Penal Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter II
Section 40
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Except in the Chapter and sections mentioned in subsections
and (3), the word "offence" denotes a thing made punishable by this
Code.
In Chapter IV and in sections 66, 71, 109, 1 10, 1 12, 114, 11 5,
116, 117, 187, 194, 195,203, 211, 213, 214, 221 222,223, 224, 225, 327,
328,329,330,331,347,348,388,389 and 445, the word "offence" denotes a thing punishable under this Code or under any other written law for the time being in force.
In sections 141, 176, 177, 201, 202, 212, 216 and 441,
"offence" has the same meaning when the thing punishable under the special or local law is punishable under such law with imprisonment for a term of 6 months or more, whether with or without fine.
"Special law"
Chapter III
Chapter IV
General Exceptions
Chapter V
Abetment
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Offences Relating to Army, Navy, Air Force and Police
Chapter VIII
Offences Against Public Tranquillity
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Chapter XI
False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Chapter
Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps
Chapter
Offences Relating to Weights and Measures
Chapter XIV
Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals
Chapter XV
Offences Relating to Religion
Chapter XVI
Chapter XVII
Chapter XVIII
Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes
Chapter XIX
Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service
Chapter XX
Offences Relating to Marriage
Chapter XXI
Defamation
Chapter XXII
Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance
Chapter XXIII