Section 2Central Act
Section 2: Punishment of offences committed within India.
Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he shall be guilty within 1 [India]2 ****.
1. The original words "the said territories" have successively been amended by the A.O. 1937, the A.O. 1948, the A.O 1950 and Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., to read as above. 2. The words and figures "on or after the said first day of May, 1861" rep. by Act 12 of 1891, s. 2 and the First Sch.
Previous
Sec 1 — Title and extent of operation of the Code.
Next
Sec 3 — Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India.
Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.