X', a surgeon, amputates the right hand index finger of 'Y', a 14 Year old beggar, with 'Y's consent, and in good faith that this would enable 'Y' to get more alms:
A. X' commitsno offenceas the act was done with consent of 'Y'
B. X' commits an offenceas the consent of a child of 14 years is of no avail
C. X' commits no offence as the act was done in good faith for the benefit and with the consent of 'Y'
D. X' is not exempted from criminal liability as the act done was not in good faith within the meaning of Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option D
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