Introduction: The Indian Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1860) means it is the 45th Act to be passed in the year 1860. It is a substantive law which means it is not a procedural/adjective law just like The Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C), 1973 or The Code of Civil Procedure (C.P.C), 1908 where the court trials or proceedings are held but it speaks about the facts of each case and tells us about the punishments, fines or damages. Facts: Assent of Governor - 6th October, 1860 Enacted/passed on - 6th October, 1860 Came into Force - 1st January, 1862 The I.P.C together with Cr.P.C constitute the Criminal law of India. There are a total of 511 Sections in IPC and these secti...