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Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
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BNS Section 18 – Accident in doing a lawful act

Chapter 3: General Exceptions  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 18 IPC S.80
IPC Reference IPC S.80
Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
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📎 Related Sections in Chapter 3: General Exceptions
S. 14 BNS Section 14 – Act done by a person bound by law › S. 15 BNS Section 15 – Act of Judge when acting judicially › S. 16 BNS Section 16 – Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court › S. 17 BNS Section 17 – Act done by a person justified by law › S. 19 BNS Section 19 – Act likely to cause harm but done without criminal intent to prevent other harm ›
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