# 90 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or
Consent of insane person.—if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or
Consent of child.—unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.
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GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
86
Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated87
Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent88
Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit89
Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian91
Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused92
Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent93
Communication made in good faith
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