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1

Section 14 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita embodies which principle?

A

Mistake of law is a defence
B

Mistake of fact is a defence when person believes himself bound by law
C

Ignorance of law excuses
D

Judicial error absolves liability

2

Under Section 14, a police officer arrests a person believing in good faith that a valid warrant exists, though it was cancelled unknown to him. His liability?

A

Liable for wrongful confinement
B

Protected due to mistake of fact
C

Liable for negligence
D

Liable unless court excuses

3

The distinction between mistake of fact and mistake of law under Section 14 depends primarily upon:

A

Subjective belief alone
B

Reasonableness of belief and factual error
C

Status of accused
D

Nature of injury caused

4

Section 15 grants immunity to a Judge when:

A

Acting corruptly in judicial capacity
B

Acting judicially within jurisdiction
C

Acting beyond jurisdiction knowingly
D

Passing erroneous administrative order

5

If a Judge acts maliciously but within jurisdiction, protection under Section 15:

A

Is absolute
B

Is lost due to malice
C

Depends on executive sanction
D

Applies only in civil cases

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