BNS 16 — Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

16. 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.
Act  done  by  a  person  justified,  or  by  mistake  of  fact  believing
himself justified, by law.

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