Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Section 80 - Bare Act |
| State | Central Government |
| Year | 1860 |
| Section Title | Accident in Doing a Lawful Act |
Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.