Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
What this section does
An act that is neither intended nor known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt is not an offence if the person harmed is above eighteen years of age and has given express or implied consent to suffer that harm or to take the risk of it. This section protects consensual activities such as sports or games where some risk of harm is inherent. The consent must be that of a person above eighteen years of age.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Derived from IPC s.87.
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For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 25, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 25 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.