Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding –

Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding –

A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law.

Act of a person of unsound mind –

Act of a person of unsound mind –

Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will –

Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will –

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Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated –

Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent –

Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent –

Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit –

Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit –

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.

Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian –

Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian –

Z is thrown from his horse, and is insensible. A, a surgeon, finds that Z requires to be trepanned. A, not intending Z’s death, but in good faith, for Z’s benefit, performs the trepan before Z recovers his power of judging for himself.