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(3) Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Sanhita and not otherwise for every act or... | (3) Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Sanhita and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he shall be guilty within India. (4) Any person liable, by any law for the time being in force in India, to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provisions of this Sanhita for any act committed beyond India in the same manner as if such act had been committed within India. (5) The provisions of this Sanhita s |
ia, to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provision... | ia, to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provisions of this Sanhita for any act committed beyond India in the same manner as if such act had been committed within India. (5) The provisions of this Sanhita shall also apply to any offence committed by (a) any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India; (b) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in India wherever it may be; (c) any person in any place without and beyond India committing offen |
hall also apply to any offence committed by (a) any citizen of India in any place without and beyond... | hall also apply to any offence committed by (a) any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India; (b) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in India wherever it may be; (c) any person in any place without and beyond India committing offence targeting a computer resource located in India. Explanation.In this section, the word offence includes every act committed outside India which, if committed in India, would be punishable under this Sanhita. Illustration. A, who is a citizen of India, co |
ce targeting a computer resource located in India. Explanation.In this section, the word offence inc... | ce targeting a computer resource located in India. Explanation.In this section, the word offence includes every act committed outside India which, if committed in India, would be punishable under this Sanhita. Illustration. A, who is a citizen of India, commits a murder in any place without and beyond India. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in India in which he may be found. (6) Nothing in this Sanhita shall affect the provisions of any Act for punishing mutiny and desertion of officers, |
mmits a murder in any place without and beyond India. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any... | mmits a murder in any place without and beyond India. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in India in which he may be found. (6) Nothing in this Sanhita shall affect the provisions of any Act for punishing mutiny and desertion of officers, soldiers, sailors or airmen in the service of the Government of India or the provisions of any special or local law. 2.In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,–– (1) act denotes as well a series of acts as a single act; (2) animal means any |
soldiers, sailors or airmen in the service of the Government of India or the provisions of any spec... | soldiers, sailors or airmen in the service of the Government of India or the provisions of any special or local law. 2.In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,–– (1) act denotes as well a series of acts as a single act; (2) animal means any living creature, other than a human being; (3) child means any person below the age of eighteen years; (4) counterfeit.––A person is said to counterfeit who causes one thing to resemble another thing, intending by means of that resemblance to practise dec |
living creature, other than a human being; (3) child means any person below the age of eighteen yea... | living creature, other than a human being; (3) child means any person below the age of eighteen years; (4) counterfeit.––A person is said to counterfeit who causes one thing to resemble another thing, intending by means of that resemblance to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised. Explanation 1.It is not essential to counterfeiting that the imitation should be exact. Explanation 2.When a person causes one thing to resemble another thing, and the resemblance |
eption, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised. Explanation 1.It is not... | eption, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised. Explanation 1.It is not essential to counterfeiting that the imitation should be exact. Explanation 2.When a person causes one thing to resemble another thing, and the resemblance is such that a person might be deceived thereby, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the person so causing the one thing to resemble the other thing intended by means of that resemblance to practise deception or knew it to be likely t |
is such that a person might be deceived thereby, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved... | is such that a person might be deceived thereby, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the person so causing the one thing to resemble the other thing intended by means of that resemblance to practise deception or knew it to be likely that deception would thereby be practised; (5) Court means a Judge who is empowered by law to act judicially alone, or a body of Judges which is empowered by law to act judicially as a body, when such Judge or body of Judges is acting judicially; (6) death |
hat deception would thereby be practised; (5) Court means a Judge who is empowered by law to act jud... | hat deception would thereby be practised; (5) Court means a Judge who is empowered by law to act judicially alone, or a body of Judges which is empowered by law to act judicially as a body, when such Judge or body of Judges is acting judicially; (6) death means the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context; (7) dishonestly means doing anything with the intention of causing wrongful gain to one person or wrongful loss to another person; (8) document means any matter expressed or des |
means the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context; (7) dishonestly means... | means the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context; (7) dishonestly means doing anything with the intention of causing wrongful gain to one person or wrongful loss to another person; (8) document means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means, and includes electronic and digital record, intended to be used, or which may be used, as evidence of that matter. Explanation 1.It is immaterial by what m |
cribed upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means,... | cribed upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means, and includes electronic and digital record, intended to be used, or which may be used, as evidence of that matter. Explanation 1.It is immaterial by what means or upon what substance the letters, figures or marks are formed, or whether the evidence is intended for, or may be used in a Court or not.Definitions.2THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II__________________________________________________________ |
eans or upon what substance the letters, figures or marks are formed, or whether the evidence is int... | eans or upon what substance the letters, figures or marks are formed, or whether the evidence is intended for, or may be used in a Court or not.Definitions.2THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Illustrations. (a) Awriting expressing the terms of a contract, which may be used as evidence of the... | Illustrations. (a) Awriting expressing the terms of a contract, which may be used as evidence of the contract, is a document. (b) A cheque upon a banker is a document. (c) A powerofattorney is a document. (d)A map or plan which is intended to be used or which may be used as evidence, is a document. (e) A writing containing directions or instructions is a document. Explanation 2.Whatever is expressed by means of letters, figures or marks as explained by mercantile or other usage, shall be deemed to be expres |
ich may be used as evidence, is a document. (e) A writing containing directions or instructions is a... | ich may be used as evidence, is a document. (e) A writing containing directions or instructions is a document. Explanation 2.Whatever is expressed by means of letters, figures or marks as explained by mercantile or other usage, shall be deemed to be expressed by such letters, figures or marks within the meaning of this section, although the same may not be actually expressed. Illustration. A writes his name on the back of a bill of exchange payable to his order. The meaning of the endorsement, as explained |
sed by such letters, figures or marks within the meaning of this section, although the same may not ... | sed by such letters, figures or marks within the meaning of this section, although the same may not be actually expressed. Illustration. A writes his name on the back of a bill of exchange payable to his order. The meaning of the endorsement, as explained by mercantile usage, is that the bill is to be paid to the holder. The endorsement is a document, and shall be construed in the same manner as if the words pay to the holder or words to that effect had been written over the signature; (9) fraudulently mean |
by mercantile usage, is that the bill is to be paid to the holder. The endorsement is a document, an... | by mercantile usage, is that the bill is to be paid to the holder. The endorsement is a document, and shall be construed in the same manner as if the words pay to the holder or words to that effect had been written over the signature; (9) fraudulently means doing anything with the intention to defraud but not otherwise; (10) gender.The pronoun he and its derivatives are used of any person, whether male, female or transgender. Explanation.–– transgender shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (k) of |
s doing anything with the intention to defraud but not otherwise; (10) gender.The pronoun he and its... | s doing anything with the intention to defraud but not otherwise; (10) gender.The pronoun he and its derivatives are used of any person, whether male, female or transgender. Explanation.–– transgender shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (k) of section 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019; (11) good faith.Nothing is said to be done or believed in good faith which is done or believed without due care and attention; (12) Government means the Central Government or a State Go |
section 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019; (11) good faith.Nothing is sa... | section 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019; (11) good faith.Nothing is said to be done or believed in good faith which is done or believed without due care and attention; (12) Government means the Central Government or a State Government; (13) harbour includes supplying a person with shelter, food, drink, money, clothes, arms, ammunition or means of conveyance, or the assisting a person by any means, whether of the same kind as those enumerated in this clause or not, to evade appr |
vernment; (13) harbour includes supplying a person with shelter, food, drink, money, clothes, arms, ... | vernment; (13) harbour includes supplying a person with shelter, food, drink, money, clothes, arms, ammunition or means of conveyance, or the assisting a person by any means, whether of the same kind as those enumerated in this clause or not, to evade apprehension; (14) injury means any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property; (15) illegal and legally bound to do.The word illegal is applicable to everything which is an offence or which is prohibited by law, or whi |
ehension; (14) injury means any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputat... | ehension; (14) injury means any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property; (15) illegal and legally bound to do.The word illegal is applicable to everything which is an offence or which is prohibited by law, or which furnishes ground for a civil action; and a person is said to be legally bound to do whatever it is illegal in him to omit; (16) Judge means a person who is officially designated as a Judge and includes a person,–– (i) who is empowered by law to give, in |
ch furnishes ground for a civil action; and a person is said to be legally bound to do whatever it i... | ch furnishes ground for a civil action; and a person is said to be legally bound to do whatever it is illegal in him to omit; (16) Judge means a person who is officially designated as a Judge and includes a person,–– (i) who is empowered by law to give, in any legal proceeding, civil or criminal, a definitive judgment, or a judgment which, if not appealed against, would be definitive, or a judgment which, if confirmed by some other authority, would be definitive; or (ii) who is one of a body or persons, whi |
any legal proceeding, civil or criminal, a definitive judgment, or a judgment which, if not appeale... | any legal proceeding, civil or criminal, a definitive judgment, or a judgment which, if not appealed against, would be definitive, or a judgment which, if confirmed by some other authority, would be definitive; or (ii) who is one of a body or persons, which body of persons is empowered by law to give such a judgment.40 of 2019.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY3_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Illustration. A Magistrate exercising jurisdiction in respect of a charge on which he has power to s... | Illustration. A Magistrate exercising jurisdiction in respect of a charge on which he has power to sentence to fine or imprisonment, with or without appeal, is a Judge; (17) life means the life of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context; (18) local law means a law applicable only to a particular part of India; (19) man means male human being of any age; (20) month and year.––Wherever the word month or the word year is used, it is to be understood that the month or the year is to be recko |
; (18) local law means a law applicable only to a particular part of India; (19) man means male huma... | ; (18) local law means a law applicable only to a particular part of India; (19) man means male human being of any age; (20) month and year.––Wherever the word month or the word year is used, it is to be understood that the month or the year is to be reckoned according to the Gregorian calendar; (21) movable property includes property of every description, except land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth; (22) number.Unless the contrary appears |
ned according to the Gregorian calendar; (21) movable property includes property of every descriptio... | ned according to the Gregorian calendar; (21) movable property includes property of every description, except land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth; (22) number.Unless the contrary appears from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing the plural number include the singular number; (23) oath includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or auth |
from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing... | from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing the plural number include the singular number; (23) oath includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorised by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court or not; (24) offence.Except in the Chapters and sections mentioned in subclauses (a) and (b), the word offence means a thing made punishable by this |
orised by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in ... | orised by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court or not; (24) offence.Except in the Chapters and sections mentioned in subclauses (a) and (b), the word offence means a thing made punishable by this Sanhita, but–– (a) in Chapter III and in the following sections, namely, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 8, sections 9, 49, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 119, 120, 123, subsections (7) and (8) of section 127, 222, 230, 231, 240, 248 |
Sanhita, but–– (a) in Chapter III and in the following sections, namely, subsections (2), (3), (4) ... | Sanhita, but–– (a) in Chapter III and in the following sections, namely, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 8, sections 9, 49, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 119, 120, 123, subsections (7) and (8) of section 127, 222, 230, 231, 240, 248, 250, 251, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, subsections (6) and (7) of section 308 and subsection (2) of section 330, the word offence means a thing punishable under this Sanhita, or under any special law or local law; and (b) in subsection (1) of section 189, se |
, 250, 251, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, subsections (6) and (7) of section 308 and subsection (2) of se... | , 250, 251, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, subsections (6) and (7) of section 308 and subsection (2) of section 330, the word offence means a thing punishable under this Sanhita, or under any special law or local law; and (b) in subsection (1) of section 189, sections 211, 212, 238, 239, 249, 253 and subsection (1) of section 329, the word offence shall have the same meaning when the act punishable under the special law or local law is punishable under such law with imprisonment for a term of six months or more, |
ctions 211, 212, 238, 239, 249, 253 and subsection (1) of section 329, the word offence shall have t... | ctions 211, 212, 238, 239, 249, 253 and subsection (1) of section 329, the word offence shall have the same meaning when the act punishable under the special law or local law is punishable under such law with imprisonment for a term of six months or more, whether with or without fine; (25) omission denotes as well as a series of omissions as a single omission; (26) person includes any company or association or body of persons, whether incorporated or not; (27) public includes any class of the public or any |
whether with or without fine; (25) omission denotes as well as a series of omissions as a single omi... | whether with or without fine; (25) omission denotes as well as a series of omissions as a single omission; (26) person includes any company or association or body of persons, whether incorporated or not; (27) public includes any class of the public or any community; (28) public servant means a person falling under any of the descriptions, namely (a) every commissioned officer in theArmy, Navy orAir Force; (b) every Judge including any person empowered by law to discharge, whether by himself or as a member o |
community; (28) public servant means a person falling under any of the descriptions, namely (a) ever... | community; (28) public servant means a person falling under any of the descriptions, namely (a) every commissioned officer in theArmy, Navy orAir Force; (b) every Judge including any person empowered by law to discharge, whether by himself or as a member of any body of persons, any adjudicatory functions; (c) every officer of a Court including a liquidator, receiver or commissioner whose duty it is, as such officer, to investigate or report on any matter of law or fact, or to make, authenticate, or keep any |
f any body of persons, any adjudicatory functions; (c) every officer of a Court including a liquidat... | f any body of persons, any adjudicatory functions; (c) every officer of a Court including a liquidator, receiver or commissioner whose duty it is, as such officer, to investigate or report on any matter of law or fact, or to make, authenticate, or keep any document, or to take charge or dispose4THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
of any property, or to execute any judicial process, or to administer any oath, or to interpret, or ... | of any property, or to execute any judicial process, or to administer any oath, or to interpret, or to preserve order in the Court, and every person specially authorised by a Court to perform any of such duties; (d) every assessor or member of a panchayat assisting a Court or public servant; (e) every arbitrator or other person to whom any cause or matter has been referred for decision or report by any Court, or by any other competent public authority; (f) every person who holds any office by virtue of whic |
assisting a Court or public servant; (e) every arbitrator or other person to whom any cause or matte... | assisting a Court or public servant; (e) every arbitrator or other person to whom any cause or matter has been referred for decision or report by any Court, or by any other competent public authority; (f) every person who holds any office by virtue of which he is empowered to place or keep any person in confinement; (g) every officer of the Government whose duty it is, as such officer, to prevent offences, to give information of offences, to bring offenders to justice, or to protect the public health, safet |
h he is empowered to place or keep any person in confinement; (g) every officer of the Government wh... | h he is empowered to place or keep any person in confinement; (g) every officer of the Government whose duty it is, as such officer, to prevent offences, to give information of offences, to bring offenders to justice, or to protect the public health, safety or convenience; (h) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer, to take, receive, keep or expend any property on behalf of the Government, or to make any survey, assessment or contract on behalf of the Government, or to execute any revenueprocess, o |
y or convenience; (h) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer, to take, receive, keep or exp... | y or convenience; (h) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer, to take, receive, keep or expend any property on behalf of the Government, or to make any survey, assessment or contract on behalf of the Government, or to execute any revenueprocess, or to investigate, or to report, on any matter affecting the pecuniary interests of the Government, or to make, authenticate or keep any document relating to the pecuniary interests of the Government, or to prevent the infraction of any law for the protecti |
r to investigate, or to report, on any matter affecting the pecuniary interests of the Government, o... | r to investigate, or to report, on any matter affecting the pecuniary interests of the Government, or to make, authenticate or keep any document relating to the pecuniary interests of the Government, or to prevent the infraction of any law for the protection of the pecuniary interests of the Government; (i) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer, to take, receive, keep or expend any property, to make any survey or assessment or to levy any rate or tax for any secular common purpose of any village, |
on of the pecuniary interests of the Government; (i) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer... | on of the pecuniary interests of the Government; (i) every officer whose duty it is, as such officer, to take, receive, keep or expend any property, to make any survey or assessment or to levy any rate or tax for any secular common purpose of any village, town or district, or to make, authenticate or keep any document for the ascertaining of the rights of the people of any village, town or district; (j) every person who holds any office by virtue of which he is empowered to prepare, publish, maintain or rev |
town or district, or to make, authenticate or keep any document for the ascertaining of the rights o... | town or district, or to make, authenticate or keep any document for the ascertaining of the rights of the people of any village, town or district; (j) every person who holds any office by virtue of which he is empowered to prepare, publish, maintain or revise an electoral roll or to conduct an election or part of an election; (k) every person (i) in the service or pay of the Government or remunerated by fees or commission for the performance of any public duty by the Government; (ii) in the service or pay o |
ise an electoral roll or to conduct an election or part of an election; (k) every person (i) in the ... | ise an electoral roll or to conduct an election or part of an election; (k) every person (i) in the service or pay of the Government or remunerated by fees or commission for the performance of any public duty by the Government; (ii) in the service or pay of a local authority as defined in clause (31) of section 3 of the General ClausesAct, 1897, a corporation established by or under a Central or State Act or a Government company as defined in clause (45) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013. Explanation. |
f a local authority as defined in clause (31) of section 3 of the General ClausesAct, 1897, a corpor... | f a local authority as defined in clause (31) of section 3 of the General ClausesAct, 1897, a corporation established by or under a Central or State Act or a Government company as defined in clause (45) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013. Explanation. (a) persons falling under any of the descriptions made in this clause are public servants, whether appointed by the Government or not; (b) every person who is in actual possession of the situation of a public servant, whatever legal defect there may be in |
(a) persons falling under any of the descriptions made in this clause are public servants, whether ... | (a) persons falling under any of the descriptions made in this clause are public servants, whether appointed by the Government or not; (b) every person who is in actual possession of the situation of a public servant, whatever legal defect there may be in his right to hold that situation is a public servant; (c) election means an election for the purpose of selecting members of any legislative, municipal or other public authority, of whatever character, the method of selection to which is by, or under any |
his right to hold that situation is a public servant; (c) election means an election for the purpos... | his right to hold that situation is a public servant; (c) election means an election for the purpose of selecting members of any legislative, municipal or other public authority, of whatever character, the method of selection to which is by, or under any law for the time being in force. Illustration. A Municipal Commissioner is a public servant;10 of 1897. 18 of 2013.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY5____________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
law for the time being in force. Illustration. A Municipal Commissioner is a public servant;10 of 18... | law for the time being in force. Illustration. A Municipal Commissioner is a public servant;10 of 1897. 18 of 2013.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY5____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(29) reason to believe.A person is said to have reason to believe a thing, if he has sufficient caus... | (29) reason to believe.A person is said to have reason to believe a thing, if he has sufficient cause to believe that thing but not otherwise; (30) special law means a law applicable to a particular subject; (31) valuable security means a document which is, or purports to be, a document whereby any legal right is created, extended, transferred, restricted, extinguished or released, or whereby any person acknowledges that he lies under legal liability, or has not a certain legal right. Illustration. A writes |
, or purports to be, a document whereby any legal right is created, extended, transferred, restricte... | , or purports to be, a document whereby any legal right is created, extended, transferred, restricted, extinguished or released, or whereby any person acknowledges that he lies under legal liability, or has not a certain legal right. Illustration. A writes his name on the back of a bill of exchange. As the effect of this endorsement is to transfer the right to the bill to any person who may become the lawful holder of it, the endorsement is a valuable security; (32) vessel means anything made for the convey |
his name on the back of a bill of exchange. As the effect of this endorsement is to transfer the ri... | his name on the back of a bill of exchange. As the effect of this endorsement is to transfer the right to the bill to any person who may become the lawful holder of it, the endorsement is a valuable security; (32) vessel means anything made for the conveyance by water of human beings or of property; (33) voluntarily.A person is said to cause an effect voluntarily when he causes it by means whereby he intended to cause it, or by means which, at the time of employing those means, he knew or had reason to bel |
ance by water of human beings or of property; (33) voluntarily.A person is said to cause an effect v... | ance by water of human beings or of property; (33) voluntarily.A person is said to cause an effect voluntarily when he causes it by means whereby he intended to cause it, or by means which, at the time of employing those means, he knew or had reason to believe to be likely to cause it. Illustration. A sets fire, by night, to an inhabited house in a large town, for the purpose of facilitating a robbery and thus causes the death of a person. Here, A may not have intended to cause death; and may even be sorry |
ieve to be likely to cause it. Illustration. A sets fire, by night, to an inhabited house in a large... | ieve to be likely to cause it. Illustration. A sets fire, by night, to an inhabited house in a large town, for the purpose of facilitating a robbery and thus causes the death of a person. Here, A may not have intended to cause death; and may even be sorry that death has been caused by his act; yet, if he knew that he was likely to cause death, he has caused death voluntarily; (34) will means any testamentary document; (35) woman means a female human being of any age; (36) wrongful gain means gain by unlawfu |
that death has been caused by his act; yet, if he knew that he was likely to cause death, he has cau... | that death has been caused by his act; yet, if he knew that he was likely to cause death, he has caused death voluntarily; (34) will means any testamentary document; (35) woman means a female human being of any age; (36) wrongful gain means gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled; (37) wrongful loss means the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled; (38) gaining wrongfully and losing wrongfully.A person is said to ga |
l means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled; (37) wrongful loss means th... | l means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled; (37) wrongful loss means the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled; (38) gaining wrongfully and losing wrongfully.A person is said to gain wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. Aperson is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any property, as well as when such person is wrongfully deprived of property; |
in wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. ... | in wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. Aperson is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any property, as well as when such person is wrongfully deprived of property; and (39) words and expressions used but not defined in this Sanhita but defined in the InformationTechnologyAct, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act and Sanhita. 3.(1) Thro |
and (39) words and expressions used but not defined in this Sanhita but defined in the InformationTe... | and (39) words and expressions used but not defined in this Sanhita but defined in the InformationTechnologyAct, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act and Sanhita. 3.(1) Throughout this Sanhita every definition of an offence, every penal provision, and everyIllustration of every such definition or penal provision, shall be understood subject to the exceptions contained in the Chapter entitled General Exceptions, though those e |
ughout this Sanhita every definition of an offence, every penal provision, and everyIllustration of ... | ughout this Sanhita every definition of an offence, every penal provision, and everyIllustration of every such definition or penal provision, shall be understood subject to the exceptions contained in the Chapter entitled General Exceptions, though those exceptions are not repeated in such definition, penal provision, orIllustration. Illustrations. (a) The sections in this Sanhita, which contain definitions of offences, do not express that a child under seven years of age cannot commit such offences; but th |
xceptions are not repeated in such definition, penal provision, orIllustration. Illustrations. (a) T... | xceptions are not repeated in such definition, penal provision, orIllustration. Illustrations. (a) The sections in this Sanhita, which contain definitions of offences, do not express that a child under seven years of age cannot commit such offences; but the definitions are to be understood subject to the general exception which provides that nothing shall be an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. (b)A, a police officer, without warrant, apprehends Z, who has committed murder. Here A i |
e definitions are to be understood subject to the general exception which provides that nothing shal... | e definitions are to be understood subject to the general exception which provides that nothing shall be an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. (b)A, a police officer, without warrant, apprehends Z, who has committed murder. Here A is not guilty of the offence of wrongful confinement; for he was bound by law to apprehend Z, and therefore the case falls within the general exception which provides that nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is bound by law to do it.General |
s not guilty of the offence of wrongful confinement; for he was bound by law to apprehend Z, and the... | s not guilty of the offence of wrongful confinement; for he was bound by law to apprehend Z, and therefore the case falls within the general exception which provides that nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is bound by law to do it.General explanations.21 of 2000.6THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(2) Every expression which is explained in any Part of this Sanhita, is used in every Part of this S... | (2) Every expression which is explained in any Part of this Sanhita, is used in every Part of this Sanhita in conformity with the explanation. (3) When property is in the possession of a persons spouse, clerk or servant, on account of that person, it is in that persons possession within the meaning of this Sanhita. Explanation.A person employed temporarily or on a particular occasion in the capacity of a clerk or servant, is a clerk or servant within the meaning of this subsection. (4) In every Part of this |
that persons possession within the meaning of this Sanhita. Explanation.A person employed temporari... | that persons possession within the meaning of this Sanhita. Explanation.A person employed temporarily or on a particular occasion in the capacity of a clerk or servant, is a clerk or servant within the meaning of this subsection. (4) In every Part of this Sanhita, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions. (5) When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is |
Sanhita, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done... | Sanhita, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions. (5) When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone. (6) Whenever an act, which is criminal only by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention, is done by several persons, each of such persons who joins in the act w |
liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone. (6) Whenever an act, which ... | liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone. (6) Whenever an act, which is criminal only by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention, is done by several persons, each of such persons who joins in the act with such knowledge or intention is liable for the act in the same manner as if the act were done by him alone with that knowledge or intention. (7) Wherever the causing of a certain effect, or an attempt to cause that effect, by an act or by an omission, i |
ith such knowledge or intention is liable for the act in the same manner as if the act were done by ... | ith such knowledge or intention is liable for the act in the same manner as if the act were done by him alone with that knowledge or intention. (7) Wherever the causing of a certain effect, or an attempt to cause that effect, by an act or by an omission, is an offence, it is to be understood that the causing of that effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is the same offence. Illustration. A intentionally causes Zs death, partly by illegally omitting to give Z food, and partly by beating Z. A has |
s an offence, it is to be understood that the causing of that effect partly by an act and partly by ... | s an offence, it is to be understood that the causing of that effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is the same offence. Illustration. A intentionally causes Zs death, partly by illegally omitting to give Z food, and partly by beating Z. A has committed murder. (8) When an offence is committed by means of several acts, whoever intentionally cooperates in the commission of that offence by doing any one of those acts, either singly or jointly with any other person, commits that offence. Illustrati |
committed murder. (8) When an offence is committed by means of several acts, whoever intentionally c... | committed murder. (8) When an offence is committed by means of several acts, whoever intentionally cooperates in the commission of that offence by doing any one of those acts, either singly or jointly with any other person, commits that offence. Illustrations. (a)Aand B agree to murder Z by severally and at different times giving him small doses of poison.A and B administer the poison according to the agreement with intent to murder Z. Z dies from the effects the several doses of poison so administered to h |
ons. (a)Aand B agree to murder Z by severally and at different times giving him small doses of poiso... | ons. (a)Aand B agree to murder Z by severally and at different times giving him small doses of poison.A and B administer the poison according to the agreement with intent to murder Z. Z dies from the effects the several doses of poison so administered to him. Here A and B intentionally cooperate in the commission of murder and as each of them does an act by which the death is caused, they are both guilty of the offence though their acts are separate. (b) A and B are joint jailors, and as such have the charg |
im. Here A and B intentionally cooperate in the commission of murder and as each of them does an act... | im. Here A and B intentionally cooperate in the commission of murder and as each of them does an act by which the death is caused, they are both guilty of the offence though their acts are separate. (b) A and B are joint jailors, and as such have the charge of Z, a prisoner, alternatively for six hours at a time. A and B, intending to cause Zs death, knowingly cooperate in causing that effect by illegally omitting, each during the time of his attendance, to furnish Z with food supplied to them for that purp |
e of Z, a prisoner, alternatively for six hours at a time. A and B, intending to cause Zs death, kno... | e of Z, a prisoner, alternatively for six hours at a time. A and B, intending to cause Zs death, knowingly cooperate in causing that effect by illegally omitting, each during the time of his attendance, to furnish Z with food supplied to them for that purpose. Z dies of hunger. Both A and B are guilty of the murder of Z. (c)A, a jailor, has the charge of Z, a prisoner. A, intending to cause Zs death, illegally omits to supply Z with food; in consequence of which Z is much reduced in strength, but the starva |
ose. Z dies of hunger. Both A and B are guilty of the murder of Z. (c)A, a jailor, has the charge of... | ose. Z dies of hunger. Both A and B are guilty of the murder of Z. (c)A, a jailor, has the charge of Z, a prisoner. A, intending to cause Zs death, illegally omits to supply Z with food; in consequence of which Z is much reduced in strength, but the starvation is not sufficient to cause his death.A is dismissed from his office, and B succeeds him. B, without collusion or cooperation with A, illegally omits to supply Z with food, knowing that he is likely thereby to cause Zs death. Z dies of hunger. B is gui |
tion is not sufficient to cause his death.A is dismissed from his office, and B succeeds him. B, wit... | tion is not sufficient to cause his death.A is dismissed from his office, and B succeeds him. B, without collusion or cooperation with A, illegally omits to supply Z with food, knowing that he is likely thereby to cause Zs death. Z dies of hunger. B is guilty of murder, but, as A did not cooperate with B. A is guilty only of an attempt to commit murder. (9) Where several persons are engaged or concerned in the commission of a criminal act, they may be guilty of different offences by means of that act. Illus |
lty of murder, but, as A did not cooperate with B. A is guilty only of an attempt to commit murder. ... | lty of murder, but, as A did not cooperate with B. A is guilty only of an attempt to commit murder. (9) Where several persons are engaged or concerned in the commission of a criminal act, they may be guilty of different offences by means of that act. Illustration. A attacks Z under such circumstances of grave provocation that his killing of Z would be only culpable homicide not amounting to murder. B, having illwill towards Z and intendingSec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY7____________________________ |
tration. A attacks Z under such circumstances of grave provocation that his killing of Z would be on... | tration. A attacks Z under such circumstances of grave provocation that his killing of Z would be only culpable homicide not amounting to murder. B, having illwill towards Z and intendingSec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY7____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
to kill him, and not having been subject to the provocation, assists A in killing Z. Here, though A ... | to kill him, and not having been subject to the provocation, assists A in killing Z. Here, though A and B are both engaged in causing Zs death, B is guilty of murder, and A is guilty only of culpable homicide. CHAPTERII OF PUNISHMENTS 4.The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are (a) Death; (b) Imprisonment for life; (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; (d) Forfeiture of property; (e) Fine; (f) |
which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are (a) Death; (b) Imprisonment for ... | which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are (a) Death; (b) Imprisonment for life; (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; (d) Forfeiture of property; (e) Fine; (f) Community Service. 5.The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute any punishment under this Sanhita to any other punishment in accordance with section 474 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Explanation.––For th |
Community Service. 5.The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute an... | Community Service. 5.The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute any punishment under this Sanhita to any other punishment in accordance with section 474 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Explanation.––For the purposes of this section the expression appropriate Government means,–– (a) in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death or is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends, the Central Govern |
e purposes of this section the expression appropriate Government means,–– (a) in cases where the sen... | e purposes of this section the expression appropriate Government means,–– (a) in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death or is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends, the Central Government; and (b) in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends, the Government of the State within which the offender is sentenced. 6.In calculati |
ment; and (b) in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any la... | ment; and (b) in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends, the Government of the State within which the offender is sentenced. 6.In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided. 7.In every case in which an offender is punishable with imprisonment which may be of either description, |
ng fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to impris... | ng fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided. 7.In every case in which an offender is punishable with imprisonment which may be of either description, it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct in the sentence that such imprisonment shall be wholly rigorous, or that such imprisonment shall be wholly simple, or that any part of such imprisonment shall be rigorous and the re |
it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct in the sentence that such... | it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct in the sentence that such imprisonment shall be wholly rigorous, or that such imprisonment shall be wholly simple, or that any part of such imprisonment shall be rigorous and the rest simple. 8.(1) Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is unlimited, but shall not be excessive. (2) In every case of an offence–– (a) punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, in which |
st simple. 8.(1) Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which t... | st simple. 8.(1) Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is unlimited, but shall not be excessive. (2) In every case of an offence–– (a) punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, whether with or without imprisonment; (b) punishable with imprisonment or fine, or with fine only, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direc |
the offender is sentenced to a fine, whether with or without imprisonment; (b) punishable with impr... | the offender is sentenced to a fine, whether with or without imprisonment; (b) punishable with imprisonment or fine, or with fine only, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct by the sentence that, in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment for a certain term, in which imprisonment shall be in excess of any other imprisonment to which he may have been sentenced or to which he may be liable under |
t by the sentence that, in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment fo... | t by the sentence that, in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment for a certain term, in which imprisonment shall be in excess of any other imprisonment to which he may have been sentenced or to which he may be liable under a commutation of a sentence.Punishments. Commutation of sentence. Fractions of terms of punishment. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple. Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.8THE GA |
a commutation of a sentence.Punishments. Commutation of sentence. Fractions of terms of punishment. ... | a commutation of a sentence.Punishments. Commutation of sentence. Fractions of terms of punishment. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple. Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.8THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(3) The term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fi... | (3) The term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fine shall not exceed onefourth of the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine. (4) The imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of a fine or in default of community service may be of any description to which the offender might have been sentenced for the offence. (5) If the offence is punishable with fine |
as fine. (4) The imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of a fine or in default... | as fine. (4) The imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of a fine or in default of community service may be of any description to which the offender might have been sentenced for the offence. (5) If the offence is punishable with fine or community service, the imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of the fine or in default of community service shall be simple, and the term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned, in default of payment of fine or in |
or community service, the imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of the fine or ... | or community service, the imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of the fine or in default of community service shall be simple, and the term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned, in default of payment of fine or in default of community service, shall not exceed, (a) two months when the amount of the fine does not exceed five thousand rupees; (b) four months when the amount of the fine does not exceed ten thousand rupees; and (c) one year in any other case. (6) (a) T |
default of community service, shall not exceed, (a) two months when the amount of the fine does not... | default of community service, shall not exceed, (a) two months when the amount of the fine does not exceed five thousand rupees; (b) four months when the amount of the fine does not exceed ten thousand rupees; and (c) one year in any other case. (6) (a) The imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine is either paid or levied by process of law; (b) If, before the expiration of the term of imprisonment fixed in default of payment, such a proportion of the |
he imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine ... | he imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine is either paid or levied by process of law; (b) If, before the expiration of the term of imprisonment fixed in default of payment, such a proportion of the fine be paid or levied that the term of imprisonment suffered in default of payment is not less than proportional to the part of the fine still unpaid, the imprisonment shall terminate. Illustration. A is sentenced to a fine of one thousand rupees and to f |
fine be paid or levied that the term of imprisonment suffered in default of payment is not less than... | fine be paid or levied that the term of imprisonment suffered in default of payment is not less than proportional to the part of the fine still unpaid, the imprisonment shall terminate. Illustration. A is sentenced to a fine of one thousand rupees and to four months imprisonment in default of payment. Here, if seven hundred and fifty rupees of the fine be paid or levied before the expiration of one month of the imprisonment, A will be discharged as soon as the first month has expired. If seven hundred and f |
our months imprisonment in default of payment. Here, if seven hundred and fifty rupees of the fine b... | our months imprisonment in default of payment. Here, if seven hundred and fifty rupees of the fine be paid or levied before the expiration of one month of the imprisonment, A will be discharged as soon as the first month has expired. If seven hundred and fifty rupees be paid or levied at the time of the expiration of the first month, or at any later time whileA continues in imprisonment, Awill be immediately discharged. If five hundred rupees of the fine be paid or levied before the expiration of two months |
ifty rupees be paid or levied at the time of the expiration of the first month, or at any later time... | ifty rupees be paid or levied at the time of the expiration of the first month, or at any later time whileA continues in imprisonment, Awill be immediately discharged. If five hundred rupees of the fine be paid or levied before the expiration of two months of the imprisonment, A will be discharged as soon as the two months are completed. If five hundred rupees be paid or levied at the time of the expiration of those two months, or at any later time whileAcontinues in imprisonment, Awill be immediately disch |
of the imprisonment, A will be discharged as soon as the two months are completed. If five hundred ... | of the imprisonment, A will be discharged as soon as the two months are completed. If five hundred rupees be paid or levied at the time of the expiration of those two months, or at any later time whileAcontinues in imprisonment, Awill be immediately discharged. (7) The fine, or any part thereof which remains unpaid, may be levied at any time within six years after the passing of the sentence, and if, under the sentence, the offender be liable to imprisonment for a longer period than six years, then at any |
arged. (7) The fine, or any part thereof which remains unpaid, may be levied at any time within six ... | arged. (7) The fine, or any part thereof which remains unpaid, may be levied at any time within six years after the passing of the sentence, and if, under the sentence, the offender be liable to imprisonment for a longer period than six years, then at any time previous to the expiration of that period; and the death of the offender does not discharge from the liability any property which would, after his death, be legally liable for his debts. 9.(1) Where anything which is an offence is made up of parts, an |
time previous to the expiration of that period; and the death of the offender does not discharge fro... | time previous to the expiration of that period; and the death of the offender does not discharge from the liability any property which would, after his death, be legally liable for his debts. 9.(1) Where anything which is an offence is made up of parts, any of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of more than one of such his offences, unless it be so expressly provided. (2) Where (a) anything is an offence falling within two or more separate definitions of |
y of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of mor... | y of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of more than one of such his offences, unless it be so expressly provided. (2) Where (a) anything is an offence falling within two or more separate definitions of any law in force for the time being by which offences are defined or punished; orLimit of punishment of offence made up of several offences.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY9__________________________________________________________________________ |
any law in force for the time being by which offences are defined or punished; orLimit of punishmen... | any law in force for the time being by which offences are defined or punished; orLimit of punishment of offence made up of several offences.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY9__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(b) several acts, of which one or more than one would by itself or themselves constitute an offence,... | (b) several acts, of which one or more than one would by itself or themselves constitute an offence, constitute, when combined, a different offence, the offender shall not be punished with a more severe punishment than the Court which tries him could award for any one of such offences. Illustrations. (a) A gives Z fifty strokes with a stick. Here A may have committed the offence of voluntarily causing hurt to Z by the whole beating, and also by each of the blows which make up the whole beating. If A were li |
for any one of such offences. Illustrations. (a) A gives Z fifty strokes with a stick. Here A may h... | for any one of such offences. Illustrations. (a) A gives Z fifty strokes with a stick. Here A may have committed the offence of voluntarily causing hurt to Z by the whole beating, and also by each of the blows which make up the whole beating. If A were liable to punishment for every blow, he might be imprisoned for fifty years, one for each blow. But he is liable only to one punishment for the whole beating. (b) But, if, while A is beating Z, Y interferes, and A intentionally strikes Y , here, as the blow |
able to punishment for every blow, he might be imprisoned for fifty years, one for each blow. But he... | able to punishment for every blow, he might be imprisoned for fifty years, one for each blow. But he is liable only to one punishment for the whole beating. (b) But, if, while A is beating Z, Y interferes, and A intentionally strikes Y , here, as the blow given to Y is no part of the act whereby Avoluntarily causes hurt to Z, A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z, and to another for the blow given to Y . 10.In all cases in which judgment is given that a person is guilty of one of s |
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