Pritam banik

Passionate about using the law to make a difference in people's lives. An Advocate by profession.

What is Mistake of Fact and why is it a defence under IPC?

What is Mistake of Fact and why is it a defence under IPC? [Updated 2022]

Mistake of fact is one of the five general defenses or exceptions to criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code and it can be used to avoid liability of criminal nature for an offence. This blog post will explore the meaning of mistake of fact, what types there are, and how it can be used

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