IPC · II — GENERAL EXPLANATIONS

Section 12. "Public

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

12. "Public ".—The word "public" includes any class of the public or any community. 13. [ Definition of "Queen" .] Omitted by the A. O. 1950. 8[14. "Servant of Government".— The words "servant of Government" denote any officer or servant continued, appointed or employed in India by or under the authority of Government.] 15 . [ Definition of "British India ".] Rep. by the A. O. 1937.

Source: India Code