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Section 14 & Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provide the general exception of

BNS ss.14 and 17 (formerly ss.76 and 79 IPC) excuse an act done in good faith under a mistaken belief that one is bound, or justified, by law to do it; they cover mistake of…

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Section 14 & Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provide the general exception of

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BNS ss.14 and 17 (formerly ss.76 and 79 IPC) excuse an act done in good faith under a mistaken belief that one is bound, or justified, by law to do it; they cover mistake of fact, since Indian law generally does not excuse mistake of law.

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