Section 40 of IPC : Section 40: "Offence"

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul, a resident of Mumbai, was caught stealing a mobile phone from a shop. Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), theft is considered an "offence" and is punishable under Section 379. Since theft is a thing made punishable by the IPC, it falls under the definition of "offence" as per Section 40.

Example 2:

Priya, a government employee in Delhi, was found accepting a bribe to expedite a file. This act is punishable under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which is a special law. According to Section 40 of the IPC, the word "offence" includes acts punishable under special or local laws. Therefore, Priya's act of accepting a bribe is considered an "offence" under Section 40 of the IPC.

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