Question

'A' a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officers in conformity with the commands of the law. A has committed no offence, his defense comes under section ______ IPC.

Q: Answer-'A' a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officers in conformity with the commands...

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. Illustrations a A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law. A has committed no offence.