A hangman who hangs the prisoners pursuant to the order of court is exempted from Criminal liability virtue of (c) Sec 76 L.P.C.

Option A: Sec 78 L.P.C.

Option B: Sec 79 L.P.C.

Option C: Sec 76 L.P.C.

Option D: Sec 77 L.P.C.

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 78 of IPC provides that 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.

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