IPC Section 92
IPC Section 92: Act Not Intended to Cause Death, Done by Consent in Good Faith for the Benefit of the Person
Text of Section 92 (paraphrased for clarity):
"Nothing which is not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for the benefit of the person, is an offence by reason of the harm caused, provided it is done with the person’s consent or the consent of someone legally authorized to give it."
Key Points to Understand:
Nature of the Section:
Section 92 provides legal protection to acts that may cause harm but are done for a person’s benefit, without any intention to cause death.
Consent:
The person must give consent voluntarily.
If the person is incapable of giving consent (e.g., a minor or someone mentally incapable), consent can be taken from a legal guardian or someone legally authorized.
Good Faith:
The act must be done in good faith, meaning there is no intention to harm or cause death.
Example: A doctor performing surgery to save a patient’s life.
Benefit to the Person:
The act should be for the benefit of the person on whom it is done.
If the act is done for someone else’s benefit or for revenge, this protection does not apply.
Harm Caused:
Even if some harm results (like pain, injury, or temporary illness), it is not considered an offence under this section, as long as all conditions are met.
Illustration / Example:
Medical Example:
A doctor performs surgery to remove a tumor. The patient suffers pain and some post-surgery complications.
The doctor acted in good faith, for the patient’s benefit, with consent, so no offence is committed.
Tattooing Example:
A person consents to a tattoo. Some minor bleeding occurs.
Done in good faith, with consent, and no intent to cause serious harm — not an offence.
Difference from Other Sections:
Section 88 IPC: Protects acts done by consent in good faith, but under legal obligation or necessity, even if harm is caused.
Section 92 IPC: Protects acts specifically done for the benefit of the person, without intending death.
✅ In short:
If you do something for someone’s benefit, in good faith, with consent, and without intending death, it is not an offence, even if some harm results.
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