Section 9: Number

Q: What does Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 9 IPC pertains to "Number". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 9 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 9 IPC?

धारा 9 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 9 IPC?

Dhara 9 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 9, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 9 (India).

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Section 9 IPC (The Indian Penal Code, 1860): Number | Law on Tips | Law on Tips

Table of Contents

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IIG — eneral Explanations

Section 9

Number

Unless the contrary appears from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing the plural number include the singular number.