Communication made in good faith
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Summary
Communication made in good faith for the benefit of the person addressed is not an offence even if it causes them harm. It applies when the speaker honestly believes the information is for the recipient's welfare. The consequence is no criminal liability for any injury or death resulting from that communication.
Example
Ravi, a surgeon, tells patient Priya in good faith that her injuries are so severe she is unlikely to survive. Priya dies from the shock. Even though Ravi knew the statement might cause fatal shock, he has not committed an offence because the communication was made for Priya's benefit.
Bare Act
Enacted textNo communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.
Illustrations
(1) A, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient’s death.
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