Principle Nothing is an offence by reason of any harm it may cause to another person if it is done i...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

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.

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

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

B is liable because he has not taken A‘s consent before firing.

B is liable because he has used A‘s gun without his consent.

Explanation:

Here, the act of B is done in good faith to save the life of A , even though it is without the consent of A.
Hence, B is not liable as he has done the act in good faith.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.