A hungman who hangs a prisoner pursuant to an order of a Court is exempt from criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code under

Option A: Section 76

Option B: Section 77

Option C: Section 78

Option D: Section 79

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

an act done pursuant to the judgment or order of a court of justice (when the person doing the act in good faith believes that the court has jurisdiction) is no offence. If it were to be an offence the hangman who hangs the prisoner pursuant to the order of the judge, would also have to be hanged.

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