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Elsevier Indian Penal Code Ipc (Pb 2024) Cbs Medicolegal Series by Rajeev Kumar
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the principal criminal code of India. It was enacted in 1860 and came into effect in 1862. The IPC is applicable to all states and union territories of India and is designed to cover a wide range of criminal offences. The IPC provides definitions and punishments for various criminal acts. It is divided into 23 chapters, further divided into sections. It has discussed all the 511 sections of IPC. These sections describe specific offenses and their punishments.Some of the important chapters in the IPC include:⸎ General Explanations⸎ Offences Against the State⸎ Offences Relating to the Human Body⸎ Offences Against Property⸎ Offences Against Public Tranquility, among othersThe IPC includes offenses ranging from minor offences, such as cheating and mischief, to more serious crimes, like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. It also covers offenses related to corruption, dowry, domestic violence, cybercrime, and many other areas of criminal law.It is important to note that the IPC is a complex legal document and its interpretation can involve legal expertise. This book provides a general overview, but for specific legal advice or detailed information about a particular offence or section of the IPC, consulting a qualified legal professional or referring to the latest version of the IPC is recommended.Doctors, clinicians and healthcare workers are involed in medicolegal work on day-to-day basis for which they need to be aware of all the provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC). Till now only few selective IPC clauses were described in books during undergraduate and postgraduate training in medical schools which was not sufficient to equip them with complete knowledge about IPC. Also medicolegal issues can be involved in any