IPC Section 7 — Sense of expression once explained

general explanations

General

Summary

If a term or phrase is defined anywhere in the Indian Penal Code, that same meaning applies every time the term is used anywhere else in the Code. You do not need to look for a different meaning in a different part of the law.

Official Text

Every expression which is explained in any part of this Code, is used in every part of this Code in conformity with the Explanation.

Related Judgments

  • ... Petitioners/Accused vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police, — Madras High Court (2007)
  • ... Petitioners/Accused vs Rev.Dr.Colin L.Raymond — Madras High Court (2011)
  • ...Petitioner/Sole Accused vs Veeramuthu — Madras High Court (2006)
  • Petitioner in HCP No.1441/2007 vs The Government of Tamil Nadu — Madras High Court (2007)
  • Sole accused vs State rep. by — Madras High Court ()
  • in Crl.OP.14971/2013 vs The State rep. by — Madras High Court (2013)
  • S.C.R. 277 GURDIP SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB — Supreme Court of India (2013)
  • ... Appellant/Accused vs State represented by — Madras High Court (2014)

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