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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, distinguishes a good-faith mistake of fact from a…

Section 14 applies to a person who is legally bound to act or who believes in good faith, because of a mistake of fact, that the law binds them to act. A mistake of law does…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, distinguishes a good-faith mistake of fact from a mistake of law where a person believes they are legally bound to act?

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Section 14 applies to a person who is legally bound to act or who believes in good faith, because of a mistake of fact, that the law binds them to act.

A mistake of law does not bring the person within this provision.

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Option A

Section 14 protects a person acting under a legal duty or who, in good faith because of a mistake of fact, believes the duty exists. A mistake of law cannot supply that belief for this exception.

Option B

Section 22 concerns unsoundness of mind and the capacity to understand the act or its wrongfulness.

Option C

Section 18 concerns an accident or misfortune in a lawful act performed with proper care and caution and without criminal intent or knowledge.

Option D

Section 32 concerns acts compelled by specified threats, subject to its limits.

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