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IPC Section 87 - Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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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.
IPC 87 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 87 of the Indian Penal Code states that if an act is not intended to cause death or grievous hurt, and the person above eighteen years of age gives consent, either express or implied, to suffer harm or take the risk of harm, then it is not considered an offense.
Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
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