The Indian Penal Code is a comprehensive code that defines and punishes crimes in India. It also protects the rights of citizens and maintains law and order in the country.

The Indian Penal Code was enacted in 1860.

Lord Macaulay was the main drafter of the Indian Penal Code.

The main principles of the Indian Penal Code are legality, strict liability, and mens rea.

The punishment for murder under the Indian Penal Code is death, life imprisonment, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years.

The punishment for theft under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 3 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for rape under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, life imprisonment, or death.

The punishment for kidnapping under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for robbery under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for dacoity under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, life imprisonment, or death.

The punishment for arson under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for forgery under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for counterfeiting under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for perjury under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.

The punishment for defamation under the Indian Penal Code is rigorous imprisonment for 2 years, fine, or both.