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1

Under Section 29 BNS, which principle is affirmed regarding acts that are offences independently of harm caused?

A

If an act causes harm but is justified by consent it is always excused
B

An act which is itself an offence cannot be justified merely because it prevents harm
C

All harmful acts become excusable if done to prevent greater harm
D

Consent automatically legalises all acts causing injury

2

A surgeon performs an operation without the patient’s consent during an emergency to save life. Which section of BNS potentially protects him?

A

Section 30
B

Section 31
C

Section 33
D

Section 29

3

Which of the following is NOT a requirement under Section 30 BNS (act done in good faith for benefit without consent)?

A

Act must be done in good faith
B

Act must be for the benefit of the person harmed
C

Circumstances must make it impossible to obtain consent
D

Act must cause no risk at all

4

Assertion: Under Section 30 BNS, an act done without consent for benefit may be justified. Reason: Law recognizes necessity in emergencies where consent cannot be obtained.

A

Both A and R correct and R explains A
B

Both A and R correct but R does not explain A
C

A correct but R incorrect
D

A incorrect but R correct

5

Which Supreme Court decision explained the concept of trivial acts under Section 95 IPC (now Section 33 BNS)?

A

Veeda Menezes v Yusuf Khan
B

Maneka Gandhi v Union of India
C

Bachan Singh v State of Punjab
D

Kartar Singh v State of Punjab

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