BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 16 — Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.
Replaces IPC Section 78.
Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; 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.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 15 Act of Judge when acting judicially.
- 17 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.
- 18 Accident in doing a lawful act.
- 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
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