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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provides the general exception for consent to harm…

Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 reflects the principle expressed by volenti non fit injuria. It applies within its statutory limits where the person above 18…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provides the general exception for consent to harm where death or grievous hurt is neither intended nor known to be likely?

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Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 reflects the principle expressed by volenti non fit injuria. It applies within its statutory limits where the person above 18 years of age consents to suffer the harm or take the risk and death or grievous hurt is neither intended nor known to be likely.

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Section 18 concerns accident in doing a lawful act.

Option B

Section 28 addresses when purported consent, such as consent under fear or misconception, does not count.

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Section 32 concerns compulsion by threats, within its statutory limits.

Option D

Section 25 concerns consent to suffer harm or take its risk where death or grievous hurt is neither intended nor known to be likely.

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