Question

Pick the incorrect statement.

• A. 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 not in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it.
• B. Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.
• C. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, 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 justified by law, in doing it.
• D. All of the above are incorrect

Hint:

Always differentiate between “mistake of fact” and “mistake of law” — only the former can provide protection under IPC exceptions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding IPC provisions.
- Sections 76 and 79 of the IPC provide general exceptions for acts done under a mistake of fact, in good faith, believing them to be bound or justified by law.
- Section 77 IPC protects judges acting judicially under lawful authority.
Step 2: Why all statements are correct in law, hence the option “all incorrect” is wrong.
- (a) Matches Section 76 IPC.
- (b) Matches Section 77 IPC.
- (c) Matches Section 79 IPC.
Thus, these statements are legally accurate and not “incorrect”. Choosing (d) marks them all as wrong, which is itself incorrect, hence the question’s correct answer is (d) as the “incorrect” choice. \[ \boxed{(d)} \]