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Section 43 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

43. "Illegal", "Legally bound to do"

The word "illegal" is applicable to every thing 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.

Related Sections

Section 413: Habitually dealing in stolen property
Section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
Section 371: Habitual dealing in slaves
Section 159: Affray
Section 55: Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life

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Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016
Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019
National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018

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