Section 76 and Section 79 of IPC provide the general exception of ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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Section 76 and Section 79 of IPC provide the general exception of:

Mistake of law

Mistake of fact

Both mistake of law and fact

Either mistake of law or of fact.

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Explanation:

- Mistake of Law: Generally, ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Knowing and adhering to the law is a citizen's responsibility.

- Mistake of Fact: When a person performs an act under some misunderstanding or ignorance regarding the facts, it may exempt them from criminal liability.

- Section 76 IPC: It states that an act done by a person bound or justified by law, or by a person acting in good faith believing themselves bound by law, doesn’t constitute an offense due to mistake of fact.

- Section 79 IPC: It protects individuals who commit an act justified or believed in good faith to be justified by law due to a mistake of fact.

- Correct Answer: Option 2 - Mistake of fact: Both sections address the mistake of fact as a general exception.