A hangman who hangs a prisoner pursuant to an order of a court is exempt from criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code under
Verified Answer
A. Section 75
B. Section 77
C. Section 78
D. Section 79
Explanation:
Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, provides that nothing is an offence 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. A hangman executing a death sentence ordered by a court is acting under such a judgment or order and is therefore exempt from criminal liability.