[Solved] Give correct response. In most of the defences, which a person being prosecuted for the commission of a crime, may plead, it is essential that the act alleged must have been done in good faith. Good faith means:

Q.	Give correct response. In most of the defences, which a person being prosecuted for the commission of a crime, may plead, it is essential that the act alleged must have been done in good faith. Good faith means:
A.	A simple and actual belief that the act is not contrary to law and whether a reasonable man would have done that act.
B.	An act in fact done honestly whether it is done negligently or not.
C.	A reasonable and bonafide belief that the act done is not contrary to law and an act done with
D.	Logical infallibility in so far as the doing of act is concerned.
Answer» C. A reasonable and bonafide belief that the act done is not contrary to law and an act done with

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