Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 3
General Exceptions
Chapter 3 Overview
This chapter of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on General Exceptions. It contains 31 sections that provide detailed legal provisions, definitions, procedures, and regulations related to this specific area of law.
Each section within this chapter addresses specific aspects of General Exceptions, providing clarity on legal requirements, obligations, rights, and procedures. These provisions are designed to ensure proper implementation and understanding of the law in this domain.
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Section 14
Act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing himself bound by law.
Section 15
Act of Judge when acting judicially
Section 16
Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.
Section 17
Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.
Section 18
Accident in doing a lawful act.
Section 19
Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent and to prevent other harm.
Section 20
Act of a child under seven years of age.
Section 21
Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
Section 22
Act of a person of unsound mind.
Section 23
Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
Section 24
Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
Section 25
Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
Section 26
Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for persons Benefits
Section 27
Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian.
Section 28
Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.
Section 29
Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.
Section 30
Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent.
Section 31
Communication made in good faith.
Section 32
Act to which a person is compelled by threats.
Section 33
Act causing slight harm.
Section 34
Things done in private defence.
Section 35
Right of private defence of body and of property.
Section 36
Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc.
Section 37
Acts against which there is no right of private defence.
Section 38
When right of private defence of body extends to causing death.
Section 39
When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
Section 40
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.
Section 41
When right of private defence of property extends to causing death.
Section 42
When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
Section 43
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property.
Section 44
Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person.