Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
IV · Section 78

Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 78