§ 43 Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
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43

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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.