BNS 29 — Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

29. The exceptions in sections 25, 26 and 27 do not extend to acts
which are offences independently of any harm which they may cause, or be

intended to cause, or be known to be likely to cause, to the person giving
the consent, or on whose behalf the consent is given.
Illustration.
Causing miscarriage (unless caused in good faith for the purpose of
saving the life of the woman) is an offence independently of any harm which
it may cause or be intended to cause to the woman. Therefore, it is not an
offence “by reason of such harm”; and the consent of the woman or of her
guardian to the causing of such miscarriage does not justify the act.
Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent.

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