Section 30 of BNS : Section 30: Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a mountaineer, is climbing a remote mountain when he slips and falls, becoming unconscious. His friend, Dr. Mehta, who is also a climber and a trained surgeon, realizes that Ravi has a severe head injury that requires immediate surgery to save his life. Given the remote location and the urgency of the situation, Dr. Mehta performs the surgery on Ravi without his consent, as Ravi is unconscious and there is no one else to give consent. Dr. Mehta acts in good faith for Ravi's benefit. Under Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Dr. Mehta has committed no offence.

Example 2:

During a village fair, a young boy named Arjun is bitten by a venomous snake and falls unconscious. The local healer, Mr. Sharma, knows that the only way to save Arjun's life is to immediately administer an antidote. Arjun's parents are not present, and there is no time to seek their consent. Mr. Sharma administers the antidote in good faith to save Arjun's life. Under Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Mr. Sharma has committed no offence.

Example 3:

Priya, a teacher, is on a school trip with her students when one of the children, Rohan, suddenly collapses and stops breathing. Priya, who has basic first aid training, performs CPR on Rohan to revive him. Rohan's parents are not present, and there is no time to seek their consent. Priya acts in good faith to save Rohan's life. Under Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya has committed no offence.

Example 4:

During a flood, a rescue worker named Suresh finds an elderly woman, Mrs. Gupta, who is unconscious and trapped in her house. The water level is rising rapidly, and there is no time to seek consent from her family. Suresh breaks into the house and carries Mrs. Gupta to safety, acting in good faith to save her life. Under Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Suresh has committed no offence.