Q. Give incorrect response. The following are essentials of defence of mistake of fact under section 76 of the Penal Code: (Solved)
1. In mistake there must be an act done by a person who is either bound by law or believes himself to be bound by law in doing an act.
2. Mistake may either relate to a fact or to law.
3. The belief must be by reason of a mistake of a fact.
4. Belief must be a bonafide belief in good faith.
- b. Mistake may either relate to a fact or to law.