Library/BNS/Section 15
Section 15N/AEXCEPTION

Act of Judge when acting judicially.

Full Text

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.

Plain English Summary

Judicial immunity for acts done in good faith within the scope of judicial authority.

Punishment

N/A

Practical Note

Essential for the independence of the judiciary, allowing judges to act without fear of prosecution.

हिंदी पाठ

कोई बात अपराध नहीं है जो न्यायाधीश द्वारा अपने न्यायिक कार्य के निर्वहन में ऐसी किसी शक्ति के प्रयोग में की जाती है जो उसे विधि द्वारा दी गई है या जिसके बारे में वह सद्भावपूर्वक विश्वास करता है कि वह उसे विधि द्वारा दी गई है।