[Solved] Section 89 empowers the guardian to consent to the infliction of harm in good faith and of the benefit of :

Q.	Section 89 empowers the guardian to consent to the infliction of harm in good faith and of the benefit of :
A.	An infant under 7 years of age.
B.	An infant under twelve years of age.
C.	An infant under fourteen years of age.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. An infant under twelve years of age.

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