Give incorrect response. The following are essentials of defence of mistake of fact under section 76 of the Penal Code:

The belief must be by reason of a mistake of a fact.

In mistake there must be an act done by a person who is either bound by law or believes himself to be bound by law in doing an act.

Mistake may either relate to a fact or to law.

Belief must be a bonafide belief in good faith.

Give incorrect response. The following are essentials of defence of mi

1.	Give incorrect response. The following are essentials of defence of mistake of fact under section 76 of the Penal Code:
A.	In mistake there must be an act done by a person who is either bound by law or believes himself to be bound by law in doing an act.
B.	Mistake may either relate to a fact or to law.
C.	The belief must be by reason of a mistake of a fact.
D.	Belief must be a bonafide belief in good faith.
Answer» C. The belief must be by reason of a mistake of a fact.