How many sections are in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)?

The The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) contains a total of 549 sections organized across 43 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — troduction — 5 sections; Chapter IIG — eneral Explanations — 46 sections; Chapter IIIO — f Punishments — 20 sections; Chapter IVG — eneral Exceptions — 31 sections; Chapter VO — f Abetment — 15 sections; Chapter VA — Criminal Conspiracy — 2 sections; Chapter VIO — f Offences Against the State — 12 sections; Chapter VIIO — f Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force — 10 sections; Chapter VIIIO — f Offences against the Public Tranquillity — 22 sections; Chapter IXO — f Offences by or relating to Public Servants — 8 sections; Chapter IXA — – Of Offences relating to Elections — 9 sections; Chapter XO — f Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants — 20 sections; Chapter XIO — f False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice — 44 sections; Chapter XIIO — f Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps — 35 sections; Chapter XIIIO — f Offences relating to Weights and Measures — 4 sections; Chapter XIVO — f Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals — 28 sections; Chapter XV — – Of Offences relating to Religion — 5 sections; Chapter I — – Of Offences Affecting Life — 22 sections; Chapter II — – Of Hurt — 21 sections; Chapter III — – Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement — 10 sections; Chapter IV — – Of Criminal Force and Assault — 14 sections; Chapter V — – Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour — 21 sections; Chapter VI — – Sexual Offences — 7 sections; Chapter VII — – Of Unnatural Offences — 1 sections; Chapter I — – Of Theft — 5 sections; Chapter II — – Of Extortion — 7 sections; Chapter III — – Of Robbery and Dacoity — 13 sections; Chapter IV — – Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property — 2 sections; Chapter V — – Of Criminal Breach of Trust — 5 sections; Chapter VI — – Of the Receiving of Stolen Property — 5 sections; Chapter VII — – Of Cheating — 6 sections; Chapter VIII — – Of Fraudulent Deeds and Dispositions of Property — 4 sections; Chapter IX — – Of Mischief — 16 sections; Chapter X — – Of Criminal Trespass — 22 sections; Chapter XVIIIO — f Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks — 16 sections; Chapter II — – Of property and other marks — 10 sections; Chapter III — – Of Currency-Notes and Bank-Notes — 5 sections; Chapter XIXO — f the Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service — 1 sections; Chapter XXO — f Offences relating to Marriage — 6 sections; Chapter XXA — Of Cruelty by Husband or Relatives of Husband — 1 sections; Chapter XXIO — f Defamation — 4 sections; Chapter XXIIO — f Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance — 8 sections; Chapter XXIIIO — f Attempts to Commit Offences — 1 sections.

Where can I read the complete IPC bare act online for free?

You can read the complete, updated text of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) with all 549 sections for free at Law on Tips (lawontips.com). Each section includes the full legislative text with chapter-wise navigation.

What does IPC deal with?

The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) is an Indian legislation passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to provide a general penal code for India. Repealed and replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

What is the full form of IPC?

IPC stands for "The Indian Penal Code, 1860". It is an Indian legislation containing 549 sections across 43 chapters. You can read the complete IPC bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

Has IPC been replaced?

Yes, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) with effect from 1st July 2024. However, the old act continues to apply to offences committed before that date.