Question

    According to Section 76, nothing is an offence, which is

    done by a person who is or who by reason of:
    A Mistake of fact, in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law to do it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mistake of fact, in good faith, believes himself to be bound by law to do it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mistake of fact, whatever be the intention, believes himself to be justified by law to do it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mistake of fact, irrespective of intention, believes himself to be bound by law to do it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IPC Section 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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