IPC Section 45 — Life

general explanations

General

Summary

The word "life" in this law means the life of a human being. However, if the surrounding text of a particular law makes it clear that a different meaning is intended, then that different meaning will apply instead.

Official Text

The word “life” denotes the life of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context.

Related Judgments

  • ASHOK KUMAR ALIAS GOLU vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS — Supreme Court of India (1991)
  • SHIVA KUMAR @ SHIVA @ SHIVAMURTHY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA — Supreme Court of India (2023)
  • SEESH PAL vs STATE — Delhi High Court (2017)

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