LawgistThe Indian Penal Code
76Act 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.
(b) A, an officer of a Court of Justice, being ordered by that Court to arrest Y, and after due enquiry, believing Z to be Y, arrests Z. A has committed no offence.
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GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
- 76 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
- 77 Act of Judge when acting judicially
- 78 Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
- 79 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
- 80 Accident in doing a lawful act
- 81 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
- 82 Act of a child under seven years of age
- 83 Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
- 84 Act of a person of unsound mind
- 85 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- 86 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
- 87 Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
- 88 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit
- 89 Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian
- 90 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
- 91 Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
- 92 Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent
- 93 Communication made in good faith
- 94 Act to which a person is compelled by threats
- 95 Act causing slight harm
