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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general exception for an accident…

Section 18 covers accident or misfortune when the person acts without criminal intention or knowledge, does a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means, and uses proper…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general exception for an accident while doing a lawful act?

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Section 18 covers accident or misfortune when the person acts without criminal intention or knowledge, does a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means, and uses proper care and caution.

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Option A

Section 15 concerns a Judge acting judicially in the exercise of qualifying power.

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Section 16 concerns acts pursuant to a judgment or order of a court.

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Section 18 contains the exception for accident or misfortune in doing a lawful act in the prescribed circumstances.

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Section 20 concerns acts of a child under seven years of age.

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