Section 17
Act Done For Benefit By Consent Of Guardian Not To Be Offence
No
act done in good faith and with due care for the benefit of a person
below eighteen years of age, or of unsoundness of mind due to
mental illness, by his or her guardian or another person by consent of
the guardian, which causes harm to that person shall be considered to
be an offence.
Provided that except where done for the purpose of preventing
death or grievous hurt, no person who does an act with the
knowledge that it is likely to cause death or grievous hurt shall be
dispensed with criminal liability.
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