26. Nothing, which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by the doer to be likely to cause, to any person for whose benefit it is done in good faith, and who has given a consent, whether express or implied, to suffer that harm, or to take the risk of that harm.
Illustration.
A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the
death of Z, who suffers under the painful complaint, but not intending to
cause Z's death, and intending, in good faith, Z's benefit, performs that
operation on Z, with Z's consent. A has committed no offence.
Section 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
Section 22 Act of a person of unsound mind
Section 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
Section 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
Section 26 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit
Section 28 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
Section 29 Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
Section 30 Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent