IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 72 IPC

Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which

Offence

In all cases in which judgment is given that a person is guilty of one of several offences specified in the judgment, but that it is doubtful of which of these offences he is guilty, the offender

Punishment

shall be punished for the offence for which the lowest punishment is provided if the same punishment is not provided for all.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 72 IPC

Section 72 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished for the offence for which the lowest punishment is provided if the same punishment is not provided for all.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.