Section 59: Transportation instead of imprisonment

Q: What does Section 59 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 59 IPC pertains to "Transportation instead of imprisonment". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 59 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs transportation instead of imprisonment.

Q: Is Section 59 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 59 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 59 IPC?

धारा 59 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 59 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs transportation instead of imprisonment.

Q: What is Dhara 59 IPC?

Dhara 59 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 59 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs transportation instead of imprisonment.

Q: How to cite Section 59 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 59, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 59 (India).

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