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SECTION 43 IPC - Indian Penal Code - "Illegal". "Legally bound to do"


Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 43 has been replaced with BNS Section 2 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.

The word ?illegal? is applicable to everything which is an offence or which is prohibited by law, or which furnishes ground for a civil action; and a person is said to be ?legally bound to do? whatever it is illegal in him to omit.


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