SECTION 42 IPC - Indian Penal Code - "Local law"

Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 42 has been replaced with BNS Section 2 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.

A ?local law? is a law applicable only to a particular part of India.

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