Section 26: Nothing, which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm
intended to which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by the doer to be likely
cause death,
done by
to cause, to any person for whose benefit it is done in good faith, and who has given a
consent in consent, whether express or implied, to suffer that harm, or to take the risk of that harm.
good faith for
Illustration.
person’s
benefit. A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of Z, who
suffers under the painful complaint, but not intending to cause Z’s death, and intending, in
good faith, Z’s benefit, performs that operation on Z, with Z’s consent. A has committed no
offence.