BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 15 — Act of Judge when acting judicially.
Replaces IPC Section 77.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.
Nearby sections
- 12 Limit of solitary confinement.
- 13 Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction.
- 14 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.
- 16 Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.
- 17 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.
- 18 Accident in doing a lawful act.
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