Section 90 of IPC : Section 90: Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, is threatened by a local gangster, Ramesh, who demands that Ravi sign over his property to him. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Ravi signs the property documents. Here, Ravi's consent is given under fear of injury. According to Section 90 of the Indian Penal Code, this consent is not valid because it was obtained through fear.

Example 2:

Priya, a 25-year-old woman, is told by her employer that she must sign a document stating she has received her full salary, even though she has not. Her employer falsely claims that the company is facing financial difficulties and that si...

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