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IPC Section 12 – Public
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) begins with definitions and interpretation clauses that guide the meaning of important terms. One of these is...
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IPC Section 11 – Person
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has several sections at the beginning that provide definitions and rules of interpretation. These are crucial...
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IPC Section 10 – Man, Woman
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is very detailed when it comes to defining words. These definitions help courts and lawyers interpret the law...
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IPC Section 9 – Number
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is written in a very detailed way, but even then, words can create confusion if not interpreted carefully....
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IPC Section 8 – Gender and Number
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) was drafted in the 19th century, yet it still works as the backbone of criminal law in India. To make the...
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IPC Section 7 – Sense of Expression Once Explained
When you read the Indian Penal Code (IPC), you’ll notice that many words are used repeatedly in different sections. If every section had...
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IPC Section 6 – Definitions in the Code to Be Understood Subject to Exceptions
Every law is written with definitions and explanations to make it clear. But no definition can work in isolation. Often, laws also...
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IPC Section 5 – Certain Laws Not to Be Affected by This Act
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the main criminal law in India. It defines crimes and prescribes punishments for them. But while the IPC...
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IPC Section 4 – Extension of the Code to Extra-Territorial Offences
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is not just limited to crimes committed within India’s borders. Some offences go beyond territory, and the...
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IPC Section 3 – Construction of References to the Deceased Person
When we study criminal law in India, every small section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) carries weight. Some look simple at first but...
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Offences Against the Person Act 1861 | Section 2
The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (OAPA 1861) remains one of the cornerstones of criminal law in England and Wales. It...
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Offences Against the Person Act 1861 | Section 1
The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (OAPA 1861) is one of the most important pieces of criminal legislation in the United Kingdom....
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C-46 | Section 3 – Criminal Code
When we study the Criminal Code of Canada , every section plays a role in shaping how justice is carried out in the country. After...
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C-46 | Section 2 – Criminal Code
When you open the Criminal Code of Canada , you’ll quickly notice that after Section 1 (the short title), Section 2 is where the real...
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IPC Section 2 – Punishment of Offences within India
Every law needs to make clear not only what it covers but also who it applies to. Section 2 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is one of...
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IPC Section 1 – Title and Extent of Operation of the Code
When you look at any law in detail, the very first section often tells you about its scope and reach. The same is true for the Indian...
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