Section 77: Act of Judge when acting judicially

Q: What does Section 77 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 77 IPC pertains to "Act of Judge when acting judicially". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 77 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs act of Judge when acting judicially. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 77 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 77 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 77 IPC?

धारा 77 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 77 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 77 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs act of Judge when acting judicially. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 77 IPC?

Dhara 77 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 77 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 77 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs act of Judge when acting judicially. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 77 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 77, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 77 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IVG — eneral Exceptions

Section 77

Act of Judge when acting judicially

Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.