IPC 78 vs BNS 16: Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 16 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 97% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and nothing added.
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IPC section 78Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; of Justice, if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have had no jurisdiction to pass such judgment or order, provided the person doing the act in good faith believes that the Court had such jurisdiction.
BNS section 16Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court
Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have had no jurisdiction to pass such judgment or order, provided the person doing the act in good faith believes that the Court had such jurisdiction.
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