Indian Penal Code, 1860 section 4

 Indian Penal Code, 1860


9 [4. Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences


The provisions of this Code apply also to any offence committed by-


10 [(1) any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India ;


(2) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in India wherever it may be.]


Explanation- In this section the word "offence" includes every act committed outside 2[ India ] which, if committed in 2[ India ], would be punishable under this Code.


11 [Illustration]


12 [***] A, 13[who is 14[a citizen of India ]] , commits a murder in Uganda . He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in 2[ India ] in which he may be found.


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