Question

    A bailiff acting under an order of the Court does that act without the knowledge that the Court has no jurisdiction to do so____________

    A then the act is not protected under s.78 of IPC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B then the act is protected under s. 78 of IPC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C is not protected if the Court does not have Jurisdiction. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D then the act is protected under s.78 of IPC if the bailiff does act in good faith Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per S. 78. Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court. — Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court of Justice; if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have had no jurisdiction to pass such judgment or order, provided the person doing the act in good faith believes that the Court had such jurisdiction.

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