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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 reflects the principle de minimis non curat lex?

Section 33 excuses harm so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of it.

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 reflects the principle de minimis non curat lex?

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Section 33 excuses harm so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of it.

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Option A

Section 33 excuses harm so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of it.

Option B

Section 18 concerns accident or misfortune in doing a lawful act under the conditions it states.

Option C

Section 19 addresses an act done without criminal intention and in good faith to prevent or avoid other harm.

Option D

Section 20 concerns acts of children under seven years of age.

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