Introduction to IPC Section 13
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) is India’s main criminal law, containing 511 sections that define offences and punishments. Section 13 is one of the early definition clauses found in Chapter I of the Code. However, unlike most sections that are still active today, Section 13 is a repealed and omitted section — meaning it no longer holds any legal force in present-day India.
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What is IPC Section 13?
IPC Section 13 originally defined the word “Queen” — referring to the British monarch who ruled over India during colonial times. It did not describe any crime or punishment;
Q1. Is IPC Section 13 present or in use today?
No. It is officially repealed/omitted and carries no legal effect in modern Indian courts.
Q2. What did Section 13 originally define?
It defined the term “Queen,” referring to the British Sovereign who ruled India during colonial times.
Q3. Can anyone be punished or charged under IPC Section 13?
No. Since it is not an offence-creating section and has been repealed, no charge or punishment can be based on it.
Q4. Why was IPC Section 13 removed?
It became irrelevant after India gained independence and became a republic, as there was no longer any “Queen” with authority over India.
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