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SECTION 17 IPC - Indian Penal Code - "Government"
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 17 has been replaced with BNS Section 2 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Words “Government of a State” are replaced by “State Government”.)
Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.
(Words “Government of a State” are replaced by “State Government”.)
Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.
The word ?Government? denotes the Central Government or the Government of a State.
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