IPC Section 6 — Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions

general explanations

General

Summary

Throughout this Code, every definition of an offence, every punishment provision, and every example given for them must be read along with the exceptions listed in the chapter called "General Exceptions." This means that even if a definition or punishment does not mention these exceptions, they still apply to it.

Official Text

Throughout this Code every definition of an Offence, every penal provision and every illustration of every such definition or penal provision, shall be understood subject to the exceptions contained in the Chapter entitled “General Exceptions”, though those exceptions are not repeated in such definition, penal provision, or illustration.

Related Judgments

  • ANKUSH MARUTI SHINDE AND OTHERS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2019)
  • N. SUBRAMANIA IYER vs THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER, QUILON — Supreme Court of India (1957)
  • RAM NARAIN POPLI vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION — Supreme Court of India (2003)
  • CENTRE FOR PIL & ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR — Supreme Court of India (2011)
  • The State of Maharashtra vs Nazir Javed Khan & Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2019)

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