IPC Section 2 - Punishment Of Offences Committed In India

Section 2 of the IPC states that - "every person" who commits an offence in the Indian territory mentioned in the Indian Penal Code will be responsible for punishment.

" every person " means an Indian Citizen / Foreigner / Company / Association / Group Of Person, etc

• Anyone of them who commits an offence within the territory of India will be liable for the punishment

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Let's take an example - A foreigner who commits an offence mentioned under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, He/She will be responsible for the punishment as per the Act.

[Corresponding Provision in BNS: Section 1(3) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023]