Section 78 Indian Penal Code

Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court. It is under CHAPTER IV (GENERAL EXCEPTIONS) of the Code.

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.