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    Question

    As discussed under General defences in IPC, which of the following is not recognized as a valid consent under any section IPC?

    A consent given under fear Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B consent given under misconception of fact Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C consent under fear or by insane person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D consent given under fear, misconception of fact or by insane person. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. 90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. — A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or  Consent of insane person.—if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or Consent of child.—unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.  

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