Principle: Nothing is an offence by reason of any harm it may cause to another person, if it is done in good faith and for the benefit of that person even without that person‘s consent. Facts: A is attacked by a Lion and Lion drags him while he is crying for help. B, a passer by picks up A‘s gun in good faith and fires at Lion which injures A. B has never used the gun before.

Option A: B is liable for the injury because he knew that he can injure A as he has never used any gun before

Option B: B is not liable as he has done the act in good faith

Option C: B is liable because he has not taken A‘s consent before firing

Option D: B is liable because he has used A‘s gun without his consent

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Chapter II, Section 40 of IPC described Offence

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