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Mr. A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law. What will be the liability of Mr. A?

Option: 1

Mr A will be liable for attempt to murder


Option: 2

Mr. A will be liable for murder


Option: 3

Mr. A will not be liable for any offence


Option: 4

Mr. A will not be liable because he in good faith believed himself bound by law to perform the act.


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Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of mistake of law, in good faith, believes himself to be bound by law to do it. Mr. A here fired on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law.  Hence the correct option is d.

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