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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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.