The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita states under Section 33 that an act causing slight harm is not an offence. This is justified by the principle that:

Correct option is C

Under Section 33 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, an act causing only slight harm is not considered an offence. This embodies the legal maxim "de minimis non curat lex", which means "the law does not concern itself with trifles."

This principle ensures that the criminal justice system is not burdened with trivial issues where the harm caused is insignificant, and the resources of the court can focus on more substantial cases. This provision helps prevent unnecessary litigation over negligible matters.