Section 9: Number

Q: What does Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 9 IPC pertains to "Number". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number.

Q: Is Section 9 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 9 IPC?

धारा 9 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number.

Q: What is Dhara 9 IPC?

Dhara 9 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs number.

Q: How to cite Section 9 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 9, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 9 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter II — General Explanations

Section 9

Number

Unless the contrary appears from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing the plural number include the singular number.

Related Sections

Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions

IPC

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Sense of expression once explained

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter II — General Explanations

Section 9

Number

Unless the contrary appears from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words importing the plural number include the singular number.