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A person mistakenly believes in good faith that the law requires an act. Which kind of mistake can…

Section 14 applies where a person is legally bound to act or, because of a factual mistake, believes in good faith that the law requires the act. The mistake branch excludes…

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A person mistakenly believes in good faith that the law requires an act. Which kind of mistake can excuse the act under section 14 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 14 applies where a person is legally bound to act or, because of a factual mistake, believes in good faith that the law requires the act.

The mistake branch excludes mistakes of law.

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Option A

Section 14 recognises a good-faith factual mistake that produces a belief in a legal duty.

Option B

The provision expressly excludes a mistake of law.

Option C

Including legal mistakes conflicts with the statutory exclusion.

Option D

A qualifying factual mistake can support the exception.

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