IPC Section 17 — Government

Summary

The word "Government" in this law refers to either the Central Government of India or the government of any State. It does not include local bodies or other authorities unless specified elsewhere.

Official Text

The word “Government” denotes the Central Government or the Government of a State.

Referred to by

• IPC §263A — Prohibition of fictitious stamps

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNS §2 — Definitions