Whoever fails to render assistance to a person in danger of death or
grievous harm, whether by his own endeavours or by calling for help, where
such assistance
arise from submission to threats, not
otherwise avoidable, of imminent death or of grievous harm as defined by this
Code.
Provided that where the act committed is defined…offence
punishable with death or has resulted in death or in grievous harm, the
responsibility of the person committing the act shall be merely diminished.
(2) This Section