Indian Penal Code, 1860

“Government”.—

Section

17

Punishment

Definition / General Principle / Repealed

Cognizable

N/A

Bailable

N/A

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

N/A

Bare Act Text

17. “Government”.— The word “Government” denotes the Central Government or the Government of a State.
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