Section 52, IPC [S10-07C]
As at 7 September 2026. Repealed from 1 January 1862 by Indian Penal Code, 1860 [A10-01N].
52. "Good faith".—Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention.
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good faith: Section 52, IPC [S1007C] (52.): "Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention"
good faith: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "a thing shall be deemed to be done in "good faith" where it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not"
good faith: 1 more definition.
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