Question - Discuss critically the maxim " Ignorantia Juris non excusat " and its application in Penal Code, 1860. Answer : Section 76 and Section 79 of the Penal Code, 1860 deal with mistake of fact. Ignorance of law is not excused and igno rance of fact can be excused is a general rule. Mistake of Fact (Section 76 and Section 79) Section 76 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law 76. 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. Illustrations (a) A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law. A has committed no offence. (b) A, an officer of a Court of Justice, being ordered by that Court to arrest Y, and, after due enquiry, believing Z to be Y, arrests Z. A has committed no offence. Essentials :- act mus...
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