Section 81 of IPC : Section 81: Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is driving his car on a busy street in Mumbai. Suddenly, a child runs onto the road chasing a ball. Ravi, in an attempt to avoid hitting the child, swerves his car to the left and accidentally hits a parked motorcycle, causing damage to the motorcycle. Ravi did not intend to cause harm to the motorcycle but acted in good faith to prevent harm to the child. Under Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi would not be guilty of an offence because his actions were done without criminal intent and to prevent greater harm.

Example 2:

During a heavy monsoon season in Kerala, a large tree is about to fall on a crowded marketplace due to strong winds. Priya, a local resident, quickly decides to cut down the tree to prevent it from falling on the people and causing injuries. In the process, the tree falls on a nearby shop, causing significant damage to the property. Priya did not intend to damage the shop but acted in good faith to prevent harm to the people in the marketplace. According to Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code, Priya would not be guilty of an offence because her actions were done without criminal intent and to prevent greater harm.