Section 15 Earlier IPC 77
Act of Judge when acting judicially
Chapter 3: General exceptions
Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
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- 16Act done pursuant to judgment or order of CourtIPC 78
- 17Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by lawIPC 79
- 18Accident in doing a lawful actIPC 80
- 19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harmIPC 81
- 20Act of a child under seven years of ageIPC 82