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Who can change Indian Penal Code?
The changes in the IPC are surely required, however, the changes can be easily made to suit any one party or any politician. Changes should, therefore, be subjected to public opinion before being implemented.
Can the Indian Penal Code be amended?
In March 2013, Parliament passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 to amend the IPC to allow death penalty only in rape cases where the accompanying brutality leads to death or leaves the victim in a persistent vegetative state, and in cases of repeat offenders.
When was IPC last amended?
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 inserted new sections 326A and 326B in the Indian Penal Code and made specific offences of grievous hurt by use of acid and throwing or attempting to throw acid etc.
Is IPC a part of constitution?
IPC is the criminal code that covers all laws related to criminal offence established by the Constitution of India. The constitution constitutes rights and powers and also the IPC. IPC deals with punishments for those who misuse the power and violate the rights.
Why was IPC created?
It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The code was drafted on the recommendations of first law commission of India established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833 under the Chairmanship of Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay.
How can state amend CrPC?
State government cannot pass any act to amend it. In CrPc the state can make rules withhin certain limits specific for certain regions . This is provided in the CrPc. Shriram.
Does IPC apply to Jammu Kashmir?
The Indian Penal Code, applicable elsewhere in India, was not applicable here under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. The constitution of India which was applicable to the rest of India except Jammu and Kashmir, has now become applicable all over India.
What is the scope of IPC?
It is the main criminal code of India. They are various offences that are made under this law. The Indian Penal Code includes all the relevant criminal offences dealing with offences against the state, offenses for public, offences for armed forces, kidnapping, murder, and rape.
How many section are there in IPC?
Sections in IPC (576 total)