Indian Penal Code, 1860
Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.—
Section
90
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.—
A consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code, 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; orConsent of insane person.— 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; orConsent of child.— unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.
What is IPC Section 90 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.—
A consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code, 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; orConsent of insane person.— 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; orConsent of child.— unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.
What is the punishment for Dhara 90 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 90 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 90 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 90 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 90 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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