IPC Section 52 — Good faith

general explanations

General

Summary

An action or belief is only considered to be done in "good faith" if it is carried out with proper care and attention. If something is done or believed carelessly or without paying attention, it cannot be called "good faith."

Official Text

Nothing is said to be done or believed in “good faith” which is done or believed without due care and attention.

Related Judgments

  • ... Petitioner vs 1. Government of Tamil Nadu, — Madras High Court (2009)
  • CRL OP/10481/2012 — Madras High Court (2012)
  • SEWAKRAM SOBHANI v. R.K. KARANJIA, CHIEF EDITOR, WEEKLY BLITZ & ORS. M — Supreme Court of India (1981)
  • Respondent in Crl.RC Nos.153 & 154 of 2007 vs Dr.Prof.Geoffery K.Francis..Respondent in Crl.A.Nos.840 &841 of 2004/ — Madras High Court (2004)
  • /18th defendant vs 1.K.Syamanthakamma — Madras High Court (2006)
  • Petitioner / Accused vs R.Paranjothi — Madras High Court (2012)
  • Petitioner vs R.Paranjothi — Madras High Court (2012)
  • THE GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU v. PV. ENTER. REP. BY SCM JAMALUDEEN AND ORS. NOVEMBER 21, 2000 B — Supreme Court of India (S)

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