Knowledge v/s Intention under Criminal Law
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Sec 81 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 explains the general exception of necessity. The section says, “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.” There are two key-words which point towards the mental state of the actor, under this provision – “knowledge” and “intention”. Clearly, the lawmakers used these two distinct terms to emphasize upon the degree of variation in the mental state.
Ques: What is the difference between “knowledge” and “intention” as per Sec 81 of IPC?
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