The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the principal criminal code of India. It was enacted in 1860 and came into effect in 1862. The IPC is applicable to all states and union territories of India and is designed to cover a wide range of criminal offences. The IPC provides definitions and punishments for various criminal acts. It is divided into 23 chapters, further divided into sections. It has discussed all the 511 sections of IPC. These sections describe specific offenses and their punishments.
Some of the important chapters in the IPC include: ? General Explanations ? Offences Against the State ? Offences Relating to the Human Body ? Offences Against Property ? Offences Against Public Tranquility, among others The IPC includes offenses ranging from minor offences, such as cheating and mischief, to more serious crimes, like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. It also covers offenses related to corruption, dowry, domestic violence, cybercrime, and many other areas of criminal law. It is important to note that the IPC is a complex legal document and its interpretation can involve legal expertise. This book provides a general overview, but for specific legal advice or detailed information about a particular offence or section of the IPC, consulting a qualified legal professional or referring to the latest version of the IPC is recommended. Doctors, clinicians and healthcare workers are involed in medicolegal work on day-to-day basis for which they need to be aware of all the provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC). Till now only few selective IPC clauses were described in books during undergraduate and postgraduate training in medical schools which was not sufficient to equip them with complete knowledge about IPC. Also medicolegal issues can be involved in any field. So there was a strong need to have a book exclusively on this topic so as to discuss all the IPCs in brief. It discusses all the 511 sections of IPC which extend to all of India including Jammu and Kashmir. For proper administration of justice doctors need to be updated about all the IPCs. Some of the sections are discussed in detail whereas others are superficially touched without leaving any so as to make it complete.
Rajeev Kumar MD,FIAMS,FICFMT is currently Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SHKM Government Medical College, Nuh, Haryana. He completed his MD from Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP. He has a long experience of teaching to MBBS and MD students along with extensive research work. He has to his credit 30 research papers published in national and international journals of repute and also a book. He is fellow of Indian Academy of Medical Specialities (FIAMS), fellow of Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (ICFMT), and a university examiner for MBBS and MD students. Prof Kumar has organized several conferences, seminars, CMEs and workshops on medicolegal issues and has delivered several lectures on contemporary medicolegal topics at different fora for doctors,healthcare professionals,medical students and general public,as well for increasing their awareness about their rights, duties and responsibilities. He has a great passion in writing on different medical topics and social issues and making effective contribution in the development of better society and building a better nation.
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