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.
Act Number: 45
Act Name: The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Year: 1860
Enactment Date: 1860-10-06
Long Title: It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security