Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.
Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
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Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.

Q. Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.

a)
The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.
b)
The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.
c)
The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.
d)
The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.

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Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not the mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. The mob were under the mistake of fact and did the act believing it was justified by the law hence, no liability can be imposed.

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Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. 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Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. 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It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Direction:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.General Exceptions: Under Section 76 of the IPC, an act done by a person bound or by mistake of fact believing, himself to be bound by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or by reason of a mistake of fact, not by mistake of law in good faith believes himself, to be, bound by law to do such act. It is derived from the legal maxim ignorantia facti doth excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat.Under Section 79, act done by a person justified or by mistake of fact believing, himself justified, by law is included. Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of mistake of fact and not mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing that particular act. Accident under Section 80, includes an accident committed while doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.Infancy - Sections 82 and 83Section 82 includes an act of a child below seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Suppose a child below seven years of age, pressed the trigger of the gun and caused the death of his father then, the child will not be liable. Section 83 includes an act of a child above seven and below twelve of immature understanding. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not yet attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and repercussions of his conduct during that occasion. For example, suppose a child of 10 years killed his father with a gun in the shadow of immaturity, he will not be liable if he has not attained maturity. Insanity under Section 84, is an Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at that time of performing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.Q.Billa and Killa are twin brothers. While Billa is the local goon, Killa is a top scholar at the university. The police was searching for Billa and announced cash prize to whoever catches him. One day Killa was on the street buying food when a mob beat him and took him to the police station thinking him to be Billa. Now Killa wants to file charges against the mob. Decide.a)The mob is liable as they committed battery and wrongful restraint.b)The mob is not liable as they were under the mistake of fact and thought it is justified by law.c)The mob is not liable as they caught Killa under an accident.d)The mob is liable as they knew they did the act under the mistake of law and not mistake of fact.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.

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