Section 188: Offence committed outside India

Q: What does Section 188 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 188 TCLAA pertains to "Offence committed outside India". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 188 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs offence committed outside India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 188 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 188 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 188 TCLAA?

धारा 188 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 188 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. Section 188 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs offence committed outside India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 188 TCLAA?

Dhara 188 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 188 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 188 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs offence committed outside India. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 188 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018?

Cite as: "Section 188, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, § 188 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

Chapter XIIIJ — urisdiction Of Criminal Courts In Inquiries And Trials

Section 188

Offence committed outside India

- When an offence is committed outside India -

(a) by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or

(b) by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India, he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found :