SECTION 79 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2024
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IPC 79 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 79 of the Indian Penal Code states that no offense is committed if a person acts under the belief that their actions are justified by law, even if it later turns out to be a mistake of fact, not a mistake of law.
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What is IPC section 79?
Description. It is not an offense if a person believes that they are justified in their actions by the law or by mistaken fact, and not a mistake in law.
What is difference between Section 76 and 79 of IPC?
Section 76 is for those cases in which a person, out of good faith and due to a mistake or ignorance of the facts, believes that he has a legal obligation to perform an act. In contrast, section 79 is for those cases in which a person, because of a factual error, feels justified to perform an act.
What is Section 78 in IPC?
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