The word “death” denotes the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context.
CHAPTER II GENERAL EXPLANATIONS
Section 46: “Death”
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (repealed)
Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024.
Now in the BNS
As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table
| 46. “Death”. | BNS 2(6) |