Section 28

Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 45 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
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An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Chapter III: General exceptions Sections 14 to 44

    A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Sanhita,—
    (a) 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
    (b) 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
    (c) unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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