Multiple choice

‘A’ and ‘Z’, both adults, agree to engage each other in fencing for amusement. In course of such fencing, without any foul play, ‘A’ causes a superficial hurt to “Z’. Here, ‘X’

  1. is guilty of causing hurt by sharp edged weapon as he attacked ‘Z’

  2. is not guilty as there is an implied consent on the part of ‘Z’ to suffer such harm

  3. is guilty because fencing is a dangerous sport

  4. Both (1) and (3)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Section 87 IPC provides that consent is a valid defense when the act causing harm is done with consent, provided the act is not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt. In sports like fencing, boxing, or wrestling, participants consent to ordinary injuries that may occur during normal play. Since A and Z agreed to fence for amusement, and A caused a superficial hurt without foul play, A is not guilty as Z consented to such incidental harm.

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