Do you know that IPC has a total of 23 chapters and 511 sections? All the sections in IPC have been made to justify different crimes. One of these sections was section 16 which has now been removed from IPC and now has no use. So let us know what is IPC section 16 and what are its provisions.
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What Is IPC Section 16?
In the British era, the Indian Penal Code section 16 defined the ‘Government of India’. However, after reviewing the IPC in 1937, this section has been abolished. Now IPC section 16 is equivalent to non-existence.
What Is the Indian Penal Code?
As you all know, the IPC has defined the crimes committed by the people of India and also mentioned the punishment for them. But let us tell you that IPC does not apply to the Indian Army. Before the implementation of Article 370, IPC was not applicable even in Jammu and Kashmir. But after Article 370, it is applicable there too. IPC came into existence in 1860 on the recommendation of the first law commission of India during the British period and it was also implemented in 1862. Lord Macaulay had prepared its draft.
Difference Between IPC And CrPC
We will talk to you about the most important laws of India. Yes, today we will give you information about IPC and CrPC. IPC is known as the Indian Penal Code and CrPC is known as the Criminal Procedure Code. IPC and CrPC are both important parts of India’s criminal justice system. Let us tell you that all the laws of India are divided into two parts. First is Substantial Law and second is Procedural Law.
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For example,
- Person ‘A’ takes admission in a college and as soon as ‘A’ takes admission, he gets 2 books. Out of those two books, book ‘1’ tells him when he will be considered a college student, what percentage of attendance he needs, what punishment he will get if he is caught doing ragging, etc.
- Book ‘2’ tells you whether you will be allowed to take the exam if your attendance is low or not, what will be its procedure, if you are caught ragging then how will the investigation be done, how will evidence be collected, etc.
Similarly, the ‘substantive’ laws define the crime. And what punishment is prescribed for each offense is also given. Procedural law tells how the substantive law will be implemented. IPC is a substantive law and CrPC is a procedural law. Thank you for reading the whole article, we hope you got all the information about IPC section 16.
