INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
80. Accident in doing a lawful act
18. Accident in doing a lawful act.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
80. Accident in doing a lawful act.--Nothing is an offence which
is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention
or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful
means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man
who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on
the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
18. Accident in doing a lawful act.—Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune,
and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful
means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration.
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was
no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023