Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 says "nothing is an offence which is done by…
Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 80 IPC) says "Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune", without criminal intention or…
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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 says "nothing is an offence which is done by accident" ?
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Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 80 IPC) says "Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune", without criminal intention or knowledge, in doing a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
Section 16 covers acts done under a court's judgment, section 17 acts justified by law or by mistake of fact, and section 19 acts done to prevent other harm (necessity).
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