Section 15: Act of Judge when acting judicially

Q: What does Section 15 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 15 BNS pertains to "Act of Judge when acting judicially". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs act of Judge when acting judicially.

Q: Is Section 15 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 BNS?

धारा 15 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs act of Judge when acting judicially.

Q: What is Dhara 15 BNS?

Dhara 15 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs act of Judge when acting judicially.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023?

Cite as: "Section 15, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, 2023, § 15 (India).

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Table of Contents

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

Chapter II — IGeneral Exceptions

Section 15

Act of Judge when acting judicially

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.

Related Sections

§14

Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law

BNS

§16

Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court

BNS

§17

Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

BNS

§18

Accident in doing a lawful act

BNS

§19

Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

BNS

§20

Act of a child under seven years of age

BNS

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