BNS Section 16: Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.—Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; 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.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Nature of Offense

Depends on original offence

Bail Eligibility

Depends on original offence

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

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