Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) No offence.
Explanation:
· No Offence: Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), an act done in good faith for the purpose of saving a person's life, even if it causes some harm, is not considered an offence. In this scenario, 'A' acts in good faith to save 'B's life by pulling him out of the water with a hook, and therefore, 'A' is not guilty of any offence.
Information Booster:
1. Good Faith and Necessity: Section 92 of the IPC provides immunity to persons who commit acts that cause harm if they are done in good faith and for the purpose of preventing greater harm. In this case, 'A' acted to save 'B's life, which justifies the harm caused.
2. Doctrine of Necessity: This legal doctrine allows actions that would otherwise be illegal if they are necessary to prevent greater harm. Pulling 'B' out of the water with a hook, despite causing injury, was necessary to save 'B's life.
3. Section 88, IPC: Also supports the notion that acts done in good faith for the benefit of a person, without their consent, are not considered offences if the person is incapable of giving consent and the act is intended for their benefit.
Additional Information:
· Criminal Force (Section 350, IPC): Involves intentionally using force against a person without their consent. 'A's action does not fall under this as it was done to save 'B'.
· Voluntarily Causing Hurt (Section 321, IPC): Refers to causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity intentionally. 'A's intent was not to cause hurt but to save 'B'.
· Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt (Section 322, IPC): Involves causing serious injury intentionally, which does not apply here due to the good faith action to save a life.
