Question

'A', a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of 'Z', who suffers under a painful complaint, but not intending to cause Z's death & intending in good faith Z's benefit performs that operation on Z with Z's consent. A has committed no offence, it is contained in

• A. Section 88 of the IPC
• B. Section 89 of the IPC
• C. Section 90 of the IPC
• D. Section 87 of the IPC

Hint:

Acts done with consent in good faith for benefit are protected under Sec. 88 IPC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Rule under IPC.
Section 88 IPC provides immunity when an act not intended to cause death is done with consent in good faith for a person's benefit.

Step 2: Application.
Here, surgeon acts in good faith, with consent, for patient's benefit, though risk of death exists.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, covered under Section 88 IPC.