Penal Code · s 78

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s 78Act 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 of Justice, if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have no jurisdiction to pass such judgment or order, provided the person doing the act in good faith believes that the Court had such jurisdiction.

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