IPC · IV — GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Section 90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception . — A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or Consent of insane person . — if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or Consent of child . — unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.

Source: India Code