Indian Penal Code — Section 80

Accident in doing a lawful act.--Nothing is an offence which

80. Accident in doing a lawful act.--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.

Illustration

A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.

81.

Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.

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