IPC Section 40 — Offence

general explanations

General

Summary

Except in certain chapters and sections that are listed separately, the term "offence" in this Code means any act that this Code says can be punished.

Official Text

Except in the Chapters and sections mentioned in clauses 2 and 3 of this section, the word “offence” denotes a thing made punishable by this Code.

Related Judgments

  • MANGA @ MAN SINGH vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND — Supreme Court of India (2013)
  • RAMASWAMY NADAR vs THE STATE OF MADRAS — Supreme Court of India (1957)
  • The State of Maharashtra vs Nazir Javed Khan & Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2019)

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