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Section 1 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

1. Title and extent of operation of the Code

This Act shall be called the Indian Penal Code, and shall  3[extend to the whole of India 4[except the State of Jammu and Kashmir ].]

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