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Section 155: Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed

Whenever a riot is committed for the benefit or on behalf of any person who is the owner or occupier of any land respecting...
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Section 156: Liablility of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed

Whenever a riot is committed for the benefit or on behalf of any person who is the owner or occupier of any land respecting...
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Section 157: Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly

Whoever harbours, receives or assembles, in any house or premises in his occupation or charge, or under his control any persons knowing that such...
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Section 158: Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot; or to go armed

Whoever is engaged, or hired, or offers or attempts to be hired or engaged, to do or assist in doing any of the acts...
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Section 159: Affray

When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to “commit an affray”.
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Section 160: Punishment for committing affray

Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine...
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Section 161: Repealed

Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act. Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.
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Section 162: Repealed

Taking a gratification, in order, by corrupt or illegal means, to influence a public servant. Rep. by s. 31, ibid.
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Section 163: Repealed

Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant. Rep. by s. 31, ibid.
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Section 164: Repealed

Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined. Rep. by s. 31, ibid.
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Definition and Nature of Crime

Definition of Crime Crime can be defined as an act or omission that is prohibited by law and is punishable by the state. It is an offense against society and its laws, and it is considered harmful to the community as a whole. Nature of Crime The nature of...

Constituents Elements of Crime

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines a crime as an act or omission that is punishable under the law. The following are the essential elements that must be present for an act to be considered a crime under the IPC: Actus reus: This is the Latin term for...

Stages of Crime

The various phases or processes that take place between having the idea to commit a crime and actually carrying it out are referred to as the stages of a crime. Typical Stages of a Crime Intent: The first stage of a crime is the intent to commit the offense....

Dowry Death

The offence of dowry death falls under Section 304B of the IPC, which is a cognizable and non-bailable offence. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has a specific offense known as "dowry death" that refers to a woman dying from a burn or other physical injury within seven years...

Brief of Culpable Homicide and Murder

Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), culpable homicide and murder are two distinct offenses with different degrees of severity. Culpable Homicide Definition: According to section 299 of the IPC, culpable homicide refers to any action that results in the death of a person with the intent to do so...

Attempt to Murder

Meaning of Attempt to Murder Attempt to Murder is an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that is committed when a person tries to cause the death of another person, but the attempt fails for some reason. The offense is defined under Section 307 of the IPC. Essential...

Attempt and Abetment to Suicide

Attempt and Abetment to Suicide are two distinct offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with the act of encouraging or assisting someone to commit suicide. Both of these offenses are punishable under Section 309 and Section 306 of the IPC, respectively. Attempt to Suicide Meaning of...

Hurt and Grievous Hurt

Hurt and Grievous Hurt are two offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with causing bodily harm to another person. These offenses are defined under Sections 319 and 320 of the IPC, respectively. Hurt Hurt is defined under Section 319 of the IPC as any harm that...

Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has two distinct offenses that deal with restricting another person's freedom of movement: Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement. Sections 339 and 340 of the IPC, respectively, specify each of these offenses. Wrongful Restraint According to Section 339 of the IPC, voluntarily restricting someone's freedom...

Criminal Force and Assault

Criminal Force and Assault are two distinct offences that deal with using physical force or violence against another person and are specified by the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Sections 350 and 351, respectively, of the IPC define each of these offences. Criminal Force According to Section 350 of the...

Kidnapping and Abduction

Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), kidnapping and abduction are two distinct offenses that deal with the illegal confinement of another person. Sections 359 and 363 of the IPC, respectively, specify each of these offences. Kidnapping According to Section 359 of the IPC, kidnapping is the act of taking or...

Sexual Offences

The Indian Penal Code (IPC), which carries legal penalties, defines several sexual offences. The following are some of the most well-known sexual offences covered by the IPC: Rape (Section 375): Sexual activity that takes place without a woman's consent is referred to as rape. The punishment for rape...