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Indian Penal Code

The Indian Penal Code (IPC), was the official criminal code of the Republic of India, inherited from British India after independence. It remained in force until it was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in December 2023, which came into effect on July 1, 2024. It was a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects…

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Assented to
6 October 1860
Citation
Act No. 45 of 1860
Commenced
1 January 1862
Committee report
First Law Commission
Enacted
6 October 1860
Enacted by
Imperial Legislative Council

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Indian Penal CodeRepealed1 July 20241.00infobox
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