WritingLaw (Page 233)

46. “Death”. The word “death” denotes the death of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context. Read Indian Penal Code (IPC) in aRead More →

47. “Animal”. The word “animal” denotes any living creature, other than a human being. Read Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a better and systematic way.Read More →

48. “Vessel”. The word “vessel” denotes anything made for the conveyance by water of human beings or of property. Read Indian Penal Code (IPC) inRead More →

49. “Year”, “Month”. Wherever the word “year” or the word “month” is used, it is to be understood that the year or the month is toRead More →

50. “Section”. The word “section” denotes one of those portions of a Chapter of this Code which are distinguished by prefixed numeral figures. Read Indian PenalRead More →

51. “Oath”. The word “oath” includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorized by law to beRead More →

52. “Good faith”. Nothing is said to be done or believed in “good faith” which is done or believed without due care and attention. Read IndianRead More →

52A. “Harbour”. Except in section 157 and in section 130 in the case in which the harbour is given by the wife or husband of theRead More →

53A. Construction of reference to transportation. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3), any reference to “transportation for life” in anyRead More →

54. Commutation of sentence of death. In every case in which sentence of death shall have been passed, the appropriate Government may, without the consentRead More →

55. Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life. In every case in which sentence of imprisonment for life shall have been passed, the appropriate GovernmentRead More →

55A. Definition of “appropriate Government”. In sections 54 and 55 the expression “appropriate Government” means,- (a) in cases where the sentence is a sentence ofRead More →

56. Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude, proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life. Rep. by theRead More →

57. Fractions of terms of punishment. In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twentyRead More →

58. Offenders sentenced to transportation how dealt with until transported. Rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1955 (26 of 1955), sec. 117Read More →

59. Transportation instead of imprisonment. Rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1955 (26 of 1955), sec. 117 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-1-1956) ReadRead More →