How many sections are there in IPC?

The Indian Penal Code contains 511 sections divided into 23 chapters.

Which IPC section deals with murder?

IPC Section 302 provides punishment for murder.

Is IPC still applicable in India?

IPC is applicable for older cases, while new cases are governed by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) from 2023.

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.

Indian Penal Code 1860, IPC Sections 1 to 511

📜 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 ALL SECTION FULL LIST PDF DOWNLOAD

🚫 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.