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Section 14 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter III
General Exceptions
14. 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.
(b) A, an officer of a Court, being ordered by that Court to arrest Y, and, after due enquiry, believing Z to be Y, arrests Z. A has committed no offence.
Related Sections
- Section 25: Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
- Section 248: False charge of offence made with intent to injure
- Section 287: Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
- Section 353: Statements conducing to public mischief
- Section 269: Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court
Related Acts
* Only for reference.