DAY 6 : TOPIC | General Exceptions 1. Mistake (Ss.76,79)2. Judicial Acts (Ss 77,78)

WHAT TO READ :

SCOPE OF THE TOPIC : Chapter IV - Section 76-106 of I.P.C.

1. Effect of General Exceptions.(G.E.)

2. Burden of Proof – how it operates – if Accused claims an G.E.

3. Standard of Proof : Accused Vs. Prosecution.

4. Mistake of Fact : Section 76 & 79

•Differentiate sec.76 & 79.

• Conditions to be satisfied to treat mistake as an extenuating factor.

• Mistake of Law Vs. Mistake of Fact.

5. Judicial Acts : Section 77 & 78.

•Object of Secs. 77 & 78

•Constituent elements to be satisfied.