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Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter PREAMBLE

THE INDIAN PENAL CODE

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§Preamble

The Code came into force on 1st Jan 1862

ACT NO. 45 OF 18601

  • The Code was passed & assented to by The Imperial Legislative Council on [6th October, 1860.]

Preamble.- WHEREAS it is expedient to provide a general Penal Code for 2[India]; It is enacted as follows:-

-1: INTRODUCTION