The Indian Penal Code

Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law

Act of Judge when acting judicially

Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court

Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

Accident in doing a lawful act

Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

Act of a child under seven years of age

Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

Act of a person of unsound mind

Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent

Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit

Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian

Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused

Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent

Communication made in good faith

Act to which a person is compelled by threats

Act causing slight harm


GENERAL EXCEPTIONS


No communication made in good faith is an offence by
reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.
Illustration
A, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the
shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient's death.

LAWGIST

# 93 Communication made in good faith