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Section 16 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
16. Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.
Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; 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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- Section 135: Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
- Section 171: Undue influence at elections
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- Section 335: Making a false document
- Section 244: Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
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