Penal Code-1860
The Penal Code was published on October 6, 1860, and came into effect on January 1, 1862, as the 'Penal Code, 1860'. This is Act No. 45 of that year. It is a substantive law. It currently contains 511 sections. This law describes the definition of offenses and the provisions regarding punishment for crimes.
Chapters
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
chapter-3: Related to Punishment
Related to Punishment
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-4: General Exceptions
General Exceptions
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter 5: Abetment of Offences
Abetment of Offences
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-6: Offenses Related to Acts Against the State
Offenses Related to Acts Against the State
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-8: Offenses Against Public Tranquility
Offenses Against Public Tranquility
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-9: Offenses by or Relating to Public Servants
Offenses by or Relating to Public Servants
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-10: Contempt of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Contempt of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter-11: Offenses Relating to False Evidence and Offenses Against Public Justice
Offenses Relating to False Evidence and Offenses Against Public Justice
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter 12,13,14: Offenses Relating to Coin and Government Stamps, Weighing, Public Health
Chapter 12,13,14: Offenses Relating to Coin and Government Stamps, Weighing, Public Health
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter 16: Offenses Affecting the Human Body – Life-Endangering Offenses
Offenses Affecting the Human Body – Life-Endangering Offenses
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter 17: Offenses Against Property (Relating to Theft and Related Crimes)
Offenses Against Property (Relating to Theft and Related Crimes)
Premium Chapter
Subscription Required
Chapter 21: Offenses Relating to Defamation
Offenses Relating to Defamation