When is an act done for a child's benefit still punishable?

In detail

Section 27 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 says that any act performed in good faith for the benefit of a child under twelve years old or a person of unsound mind, with the express or implied consent of their guardian, is not an offence even if it causes harm. However, this protection does not apply if the act intentionally causes death or attempts to cause death. It also does not cover actions that the person knows are likely to cause death or serious injury unless the purpose is to prevent death, prevent serious injury, or cure a serious disease or infirmity. Voluntary causing of grievous hurt, or attempts to do so, are similarly excluded unless done for those life‑saving or curative purposes. Finally, the exemption does not extend to abetting any offence that would otherwise be punishable. In short, the law shields well‑intentioned, guardian‑approved actions for a child's benefit, except in cases of intentional killing, reckless life‑threatening conduct, or abetment.