Indian Penal Code, 1860
Communication made in good faith.—
Section
93
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
93. Communication made in good faith.—
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.IllustrationA, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient’s death.
What is IPC Section 93 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 93. Communication made in good faith.—
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.IllustrationA, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient’s death.
What is the punishment for Dhara 93 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 93 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 93 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 93 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 93 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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