IPC Section 32 — Words referring to acts include illegal omissions

Summary

In this Code, whenever the word "act" is used, it also covers illegal omissions—meaning failures to do something that the law requires—unless the surrounding text clearly shows a different meaning is intended.

Official Text

In every part of this Code, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNS §3 — General explanations