Section 76 IPC provides that an act is not an offence if done by a person
AWho is over the age of forty
BWho is acting in a private capacity
CWho is bound by law to do it, or who, by reason of MISTAKE OF FACT and not mistake of law, believes himself to be so bound
DWho is paid to do it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Who is bound by law to do it, or who, by reason of MISTAKE OF FACT and not mistake of law, believes himself to be so bound
Section 76 covers acts done by a person bound by law, OR who by mistake of fact in good faith believes himself so bound. Mistake of LAW is no defence; mistake of FACT is.
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