Which of the following is true ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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Which of the following is true?

Section 79 provides for Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law

Section 76 provides for Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

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Explanation:

Section 76 and 79 of Indian Penal Code –
76. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law. Nothing is an offence, which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it.
79. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing it.