The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 4 — General Exceptions

Section 80: Accident in doing a lawful act

Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.