Section 76 of IPC : Section 76: Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a police officer who receives an order from his superior to disperse a violent crowd that is causing public disturbance. Following the order, Ravi uses force to break up the crowd. In this scenario, Ravi is acting under the belief that he is bound by law to follow his superior's order to maintain public order. Therefore, Ravi has not committed an offence under Section 76 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Meera is a customs officer at an Indian airport. She receives a tip-off that a passenger named Rajesh is smuggling contraband. Based on this information, Meera stops and searches a passenger she believes to be Rajesh, but it turns out to be another person named Ramesh who has a similar appearance. Meera acted in good faith, believing she was bound by law to search the suspect. Hence, Meera has not committed an offence under Section 76 of the Indian Penal Code.