BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
Replaces IPC Section 87.
Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, to any person, above eighteen years of age, who has given consent, whether express or implied, to suffer that harm; or by reason of any harm which it may be known by the doer to be likely to cause to any such person who has consented to take the risk of that harm.. Illustration. A and Z agree to fence with each other for amusement. This agreement implies the consent of each to suffer any harm which, in the course of such fencing, may be caused without foul play; and if A, while playing fairly, hurts Z, A commits no offence.
Nearby sections
- 22 Act of a person of unsound mind.
- 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
- 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
- 26 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit.
- 27 Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian.
- 28 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.
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