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

  • ...Petitioners in all Crl.Ops vs A. Ravi — Madras High Court (2012)
  • S.C.R. 139 DURYODHAN ROUT v. STATE OF OR — Supreme Court of India (2014)
  • BIHNU v. STATE OF CHHATIISGARH — Supreme Court of India (2009)
  • S.C.R. 1 1 SHATRUGHNA BABAN MESHRAM v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2020)
  • ...Petitioners/Accused 1 to 3 in all Crl.O.Ps vs K.Rangarajan — Madras High Court (2012)
  • (in all Crl.O.Ps) vs K.Periyannan — Madras High Court (2012)
  • S.C.R. 613 UNION OF INDIA v. V. SRI HARAN — Supreme Court of India (2015)
  • S.C.R. 753 GIAN SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB & ANOTHER — Supreme Court of India (2012)

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