Sense of expression once explained
Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with sense of expression once explained. Every expression which is explained in any part of this Code, is used in every part of this Code in conformity with the explanation. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1862. Repealed by section 358 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024, but conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under it.
Every expression which is explained in any part of this Code, is used in every part of this Code in conformity with the explanation.
Section 7, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860).
Now in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BNS 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
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Both regimes are live. The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force. We never redirect one to the other.
Judgments citing this section
These may be obiter dicta or a precedent, for you to study. These are the judgments where this section is quoted.
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… On appearance of the accused, copies of relevant papers, as required under Section 207 of Cr.PC were furnished to them. Upon hearing and on perusal of record, charges for the offences under Sections 354A(1)(i), 366-A and 506 r/w 34 of Indian Penal Code and Section 7 r/w 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against the accused Nos.1 and 2 and Section 366-A r/w 34 of Indian Penal Code against the accused Nos.3 and 4 were framed, read over and explained to them and they denied the said charges and claims to be tried. - 4. In order to prove the case, the …
Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code deal with?
Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code is headed "Sense of expression once explained". Every expression which is explained in any part of this Code, is used in every part of this Code in conformity with the explanation.
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IPC 7, section 7 IPC, section 7 of the Indian Penal Code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code, and has it changed?
For anything done on or after 1 July 2024 the provision to read is BNS 3 (General explanations), which replaced it; conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under this section.
When did Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code come into force?
Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code, cited as IPC 7, came into force on 01 Jan 1862, having been enacted on 06 Oct 1860. It is no longer in force.
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