Section 1. Title and extent of operation of the Code

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Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number: 1

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

1. Title and extent of operation of the Code

This Act shall be called the Indian Penal Code, and shall 3[extend to the whole of India 4[except the State of Jammu and Kashmir ].]