IPC Section 17. Government

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 2
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
General Explanations - Parliament of India

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

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1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for the original section.

2. The word and letter "Part A" omitted by Act 3 of 1951, sec. 3 and Sch.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
- - -
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
- - Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security