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Understanding Consent in IPC Section 87 by Ujjwal Mishra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses consent under criminal law and contract law in India. Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), consent is a defense against criminal liability if the person consented and was over 18 years of age. Consent removes the element of intent to harm under Section 87 of the IPC. However, consent obtained through fear, misrepresentation, unsound mind, or intoxication is not valid. Contract law also requires consent to be free, informed, and with the same understanding between parties. While consent
- Author
- Ujjwal Mishra
- Language
- EN