Under Section 87 of the Pakistan Penal Code, consent may be a defence to an act when the act is not intended or known to be likely to cause:
Correct answer: B. Death or grievous hurt to the consenting person
- A. Simple hurt or temporary physical discomfort
- B. Death or grievous hurt to the consenting person
- C. Loss of property belonging to a third person
- D. Damage to the reputation of the consenting person
Explanation
Section 87 concerns acts done with consent and without an intention or knowledge that death or grievous hurt is likely to result. It does not generally authorize conduct intended to cause these serious forms of harm.
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