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

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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.

- Section 76 and Section 79 of IPC: These sections provide defenses for acts done under certain mistakes.

- Section 76: It covers acts done by a person who, by reason of a mistake of fact, believes he is bound by law to do it.

- Section 79: It protects acts done by a person who, due to a mistake of fact, believes himself justified by law.

- Option 1: Mistake of law: Usually, ignorance of law is not a valid defense.

- Option 2: Mistake of fact: ?? Correct Answer — Both sections primarily address mistakes of fact.

- Option 3: Both mistake of law and fact: Not applicable here.

- Option 4: Either mistake of law or of fact: Not relevant as mistake of law is generally not an exception.

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