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    Question

    Which of the following is a necessary or are necessary

    ingredients to constitute accident as a defence under the IPC?
    A Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B nothing is an offence done without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C nothing is an offence done 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. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. 80. 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.

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