Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 – Complete List of All Sections (1 to 511)
Published by: NyayDhan Legal Editorial Team
Updated: Feb 2026
The Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 is the primary criminal law of India. It defines offences and prescribes punishments for crimes committed within Indian territory and in certain extra-territorial circumstances.
The IPC is divided into 23 Chapters and contains 511 Sections. It covers offences against the State, public tranquility, human body, property, women, defamation, criminal intimidation, and more.
📜 Brief History of IPC
- Drafted by the First Law Commission under Lord Macaulay (1834)
- Enacted in 1860
- Came into force on 1 January 1862
- Adopted by independent India after 1947
- Recently replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in 2023 (for new cases)
📚 Chapter-Wise IPC Structure
| Chapter | Sections | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter I | 1 – 5 | Introduction |
| Chapter II | 6 – 52A | General Explanations |
| Chapter III | 53 – 75 | Punishments |
| Chapter IV | 76 – 106 | General Exceptions |
| Chapter V | 107 – 120 | Abetment |
| Chapter VA | 120A – 120B | Criminal Conspiracy |
| Chapter VI | 121 – 130 | Offences Against State |
| Chapter VIII | 141 – 160 | Unlawful Assembly & Rioting |
| Chapter XVI | 299 – 377 | Offences Against Human Body |
| Chapter XVII | 378 – 462 | Offences Against Property |
| Chapter XVIII | 463 – 489 | Forgery & Property Marks |
| Chapter XX | 493 – 498A | Marriage Offences |
| Chapter XXI | 499 – 502 | Defamation |
| Chapter XXII | 503 – 510 | Criminal Intimidation |
| Section 511 | Attempt | Attempt to Commit Offence |
⚖️ Important IPC Sections With Direct Links
- IPC Section 34 – Common Intention
- IPC Section 120B – Criminal Conspiracy
- IPC Section 124A – Sedition
- IPC Section 302 – Punishment for Murder
- IPC Section 304B – Dowry Death
- IPC Section 306 – Abetment of Suicide
- IPC Section 307 – Attempt to Murder
- IPC Section 354 – Outraging Modesty of Woman
- IPC Section 376 – Rape
- IPC Section 420 – Cheating
- IPC Section 498A – Cruelty by Husband
- IPC Section 499 – Defamation
- IPC Section 506 – Criminal Intimidation
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🚫 Non-Bailable Offences Under IPC
- Section 121 – Waging War Against Government
- Section 124A – Sedition
- Section 302 – Murder
- Section 304B – Dowry Death
- Section 307 – Attempt to Murder
- Section 376 – Rape
- Section 395 – Dacoity
- Section 409 – Criminal Breach of Trust by Public Servant
- Section 420 – Cheating
✅ Bailable Offences Under IPC
- Section 323 – Voluntarily Causing Hurt
- Section 341 – Wrongful Restraint
- Section 426 – Mischief
- Section 500 – Defamation
- Section 506 (Part I) – Criminal Intimidation
👩 Women Protection Sections in IPC
- Section 354 – Assault on Woman
- Section 354A – Sexual Harassment
- Section 354B – Disrobing
- Section 354C – Voyeurism
- Section 354D – Stalking
- Section 375 – Definition of Rape
- Section 376 – Punishment for Rape
- Section 498A – Cruelty by Husband
- Section 304B – Dowry Death
📌 Conclusion
The Indian Penal Code is the backbone of criminal justice in India. It ensures legal accountability and protection of citizens’ rights. For detailed explanation of each IPC section, visit NyayDhan’s dedicated section pages.