IPC 90 — Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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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.
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.
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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