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The document outlines general principles regarding exceptions to criminal liability, including acts done by mistake, under compulsion, and consent-related exceptions. It specifies that actions taken in good faith, by children or individuals of unsound mind, or under certain conditions, may not constitute an offense. Additionally, it addresses the implications of consent and the circumstances under which liability may be negated.

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Napkin

The document outlines general principles regarding exceptions to criminal liability, including acts done by mistake, under compulsion, and consent-related exceptions. It specifies that actions taken in good faith, by children or individuals of unsound mind, or under certain conditions, may not constitute an offense. Additionally, it addresses the implications of consent and the circumstances under which liability may be negated.

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ὓ General Principles (Sections 14–33)

1. Acts done by mistake or compulsion


• Sec 14: Acts done by a person believing in good faith, due to mistake of fact,
that they are bound by law – not an offence.
• Sec 15–16: Acts done by a Judge (acting judicially) or under a Court’s order in
good faith – not an offence.
• Sec 17: Acts done with belief (by mistake of fact) that they are justified by law –
not an offence.
• Sec 18: Accidents without criminal intent, done lawfully and with due care – not
an offence.
• Sec 19: Harm caused in good faith to prevent greater harm – not an offence.
2. Age and mental condition
• Sec 20: Child under 7 – no offence.
• Sec 21: Child between 7–12 – not an offence if lacking maturity to understand
consequences.
• Sec 22: Person of unsound mind – not an offence if incapable of understanding
act.
• Sec 23: Intoxicated person (without consent) – not an offence if incapable of
understanding act.
• Sec 24: Intoxicated person (voluntarily) – held liable as if sober.
3. Consent-related exceptions
• Sec 25: Acts done with consent of adult (18+) without intent to cause
death/grievous hurt – not an offence.
• Sec 26: Acts done with consent for person’s benefit – not an offence.
• Sec 27: Acts done in good faith for benefit of child/unsound mind with
guardian’s consent – not an offence (with limits).
• Sec 28: Consent invalid if given under fear, misconception, intoxication, or by
person <12 years.
• Sec 29: Consent doesn't apply if act is independently an offence (e.g.,
miscarriage).
• Sec 30: Acts done in good faith without consent (if consent not possible) – not
an offence, with limits.
• Sec 31: Good faith communication for person’s benefit – not an offence.
4. Compulsion and Triviality
• Sec 32: Acts done under threat of instant death (except murder/treason) – not
an offence.
• Sec 33: Slight harm, not complained of by reasonable person – not an offence.

Exceptions to Criminal Liability

Acts Done by Mistake or


Consent-Related Exceptions Compulsion

Adult Consent Mistake of Fact

Benefit of Person Judicial Acts

Guardian's Consent Accidents

Invalid Consent Preventing Greater Harm


Exceptions
No Consent Possible to Criminal
Liability Age and Mental Condition

Compulsion and Triviality Child Under 7

Threat of Death Child Between 7-12

Slight Harm Unsound Mind


Intoxication

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