Section 76 of IPC provides that nothing is an offence, which is done by a person who is or who by reason of-

Option A: Mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be bound by law to do it

Option B: Mistake of fact in good faith believes himself to be bound by law to do it

Option C: Mistake of fact believes himself to be bound by morals to do it.

Option D: All of the above

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 76 says: 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.

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