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SECTION 78 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 78 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code states that if a person acts in accordance with a judgment or order of a Court of Justice, believing in good faith that the Court had the authority to issue such judgment or order, then it is not considered an offense even if the Court's jurisdiction was questionable.
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A person who does an act in good faith, but in accordance with a judgment or an order of a Court of Justice that is still in effect, commits treason.
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