A an officer of a court of justice is ordered to arrest Y by the court He arrests Z after due enquir...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

A, an officer of a court of justice is ordered to arrest Y by the court. He arrests Z after due enquiry believing Z to be Y.

A has committed the offence of wrongful confinement, as he has arrested Z, whereas he was ordered to arrest Y.

A has committed the offence of wrongful confinement, because he has acted negligently in arresting Z.

A has committed no offence, because he has committed the act in good faith believing himself to be bound by law to do it.

None of the above is correct.

A has committed no offence, because he has committed the act in good faith believing himself to be bound by law to do it.

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