IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 90 IPC

Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Offence

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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FAQ — Section 90 IPC

Section 90 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Consent known to be given under fear or misconception”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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 c

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