No communication made in good faith is a violation by reason of any injury to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the help of that person.

For illustration, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient that he cannot live. The patient dies due to shock. In such instance, the doctor has not committed an offence, even though he knew that the communication might cause the patient’s death. However, the doctor must ensure that the communication is based on valid facts, and it was made in good faith for the benefit of the person, and is communicated suitably in the presence of spouse/relative/guardian.