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.
IPC Section 78 in BNS: Section 16
Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court) corresponds to Section 16 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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