Section 3: Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India

Q: What does Section 3 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 3 IPC pertains to "Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 IPC?

धारा 3 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 3 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 IPC?

Dhara 3 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 3, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 3 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter I — troduction

Section 3

Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India

Any person liable, by any Indian law to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provisions of this Code for any act committed beyond India in the same manner as if such act had been committed within India.

Related Sections

§4

Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences.

IPC

§5

Certain laws not to be affected by this Act

IPC

§1

Title and extent of operation of the Code

IPC

§2

Punishment of offences committed within India

IPC

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