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A hangman who hangs the prisoners pursuant to the order of court is exempted from Cr. liability by…

Under Section 16 BNS (formerly IPC s.78), an act done in pursuance of, or warranted by, the judgment or order of a court of justice is not an offence, which shields the…

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Under Section 16 BNS (formerly IPC s.78), an act done in pursuance of, or warranted by, the judgment or order of a court of justice is not an offence, which shields the hangman who carries out a lawful execution order.

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