IPC Section 46 — Death

general explanations

General

Summary

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

Official Text

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

Related Judgments

  • S.C.R. 1 1 SHATRUGHNA BABAN MESHRAM v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2020)
  • S.C.R. 277 GURDIP SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB — Supreme Court of India (2013)
  • ... Petitioner / A1 vs The State [Government of India] — Madras High Court (2010)
  • ..Petitioner in WP 8384/2013 vs 1.The Joint Director of Enforcement (PMLA), — Madras High Court (2013)
  • CRL A(MD)/516/2017 — Madras High Court ()
  • TARAKESHWAR SAHU v. STA TEOF BIHAR — Supreme Court of India (S)
  • ... Appellant / Accused No.1 vs State Rep. By — Madras High Court (2014)
  • S.C.R. 881 STATE TR. P.S. LODHI COLONY, NEW DELHI v. SANJEEV NANDA — Supreme Court of India (2012)

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