IPC Section 93 - Communication made in good faith
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.
IPC 93 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 93 of the Indian Penal Code states that any communication made in good faith for the benefit of a person is not considered an offense, even if it causes some harm to that person.
Communication made in good faith
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