The Indian Penal Code

Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law

Act of Judge when acting judicially

Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court

Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

Accident in doing a lawful act

Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

Act of a child under seven years of age

Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

Act of a person of unsound mind

Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent

Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit

Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian

Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused

Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent

Communication made in good faith

Act to which a person is compelled by threats

Act causing slight harm


GENERAL EXCEPTIONS


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.

LAWGIST

# 78 Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court