Which of the following is true ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

Which of the following is true?

Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intentions to cause harm, or in good faith for purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm to person or property.

It is question of fact in such a case whether the harm to be prevented or avoided was of such a nature and so imminent as to justify or excuse the risk of doing the act with the knowledge that it was likely to cause harm.

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

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Explanation:

Section 81 of Indian Penal Code –
81. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm. Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm to person or property.
ExplanationIt is question of fact in such a case whether the harm to be prevented or avoided was of such a nature and so imminent as to justify or excuse the risk of doing the act with the knowledge that it was likely to cause harm.