IPC Section 42 — Local law

general explanations

General

Summary

A local law is a law that applies only to a specific area or region within India, not to the entire country.

Official Text

A “local law” is a law applicable only to a particular part of India.

Related Judgments

  • .. Petitioner vs 1. The State, rep., by — Madras High Court (2015)
  • .. Petitioner vs State, rep., by — Madras High Court (2014)
  • .. Petitioner vs State, rep., by — Madras High Court (2015)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.490 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • INDEPENDENT THOUGHT v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. 835 — Supreme Court of India (2017)
  • SHANTI LAL v. STATE — Supreme Court of India (2007)
  • SC (2024) Vol.2 p.111 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • S.C.R. 772 VIRENDRA SINGH v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2010)

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