Question

An act done by a person bound by law or by mistake of fact believing himself bound by law is:

A a valid defence under s. 76 of IPC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B not a valid defence under IPC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C mistake of fact is valid defence but not mistake of law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D a valid defence under S. 78 of IPC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

S. 76. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.— Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it.

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