Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 25
Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
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BNS Section 25 deals with act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent and replaces IPC 87.
Bare act text — BNS 25
25. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, to any person, above eighteen years of age, who has given consent, whether express or implied, to suffer that harm; or by reason of any harm which it may be known by the doer to be likely to cause to any such person who has consented to take the risk of that harm. Illustration. A and Z agree to fence with each other for amusement. This agreement implies the consent of each to suffer any harm which, in the course of such fencing, may be caused without foul play; and if A, while playing fairly, hurts Z, A commits no offence.
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What was BNS Section 25 in the IPC?
BNS Section 25 (Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent) replaces Section 87 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 87 is now BNS 25.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age
- BNS 21 — Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
- BNS 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind
- BNS 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- BNS 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
- BNS 26 — Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit
- BNS 27 — Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian
- BNS 28 — Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
- BNS 29 — Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
- BNS 30 — Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent