Principle Nothing is an offence if it is done in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoidin...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Principle: Nothing is an offence if it is done in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding greater harm or damage to person or property.

Facts:A jumps into a swimming pool to save a boy from drowning. While pulling the boy from water A was hit by C. A left the boy in the water and attacked C. The boy died in the water.

A has not committed the offence of killing the boy.

A has committed the offence of killing the boy.

The boy has committed the offence of suicide

The boy has committed the offence of drowning.

Explanation:

Section 81 provides a general exception for acts done in good faith with knowledge but to prevent a greater harm or damage.
Strictly applicable to the principle as he is preventing from harm damage thereby boy deceases.
A has not committed the offence of killing the boy.