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Section 78 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
78. Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
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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- Section 46: Death
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- Section 128: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
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