Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 3

General Exceptions

Section 14 • Act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing himself bound by law.

Description

Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it. Illustrations- (a) A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law. A has committed no offence. (b) A, an officer of a Court, being ordered by that Court to arrest Y, and, after due enquiry, believing Z to be Y, arrests Z. A has committed no offence.

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This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 3 (General Exceptions). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.