Section 17

''Government''.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

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    1[17 “Government”.--The word "Government" denotes the Central Government or the Government of a 2***State.]

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for section 17.
2. The word and letter "Part A" omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch.

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