45. The word "life" denotes the life of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 45: "Life"
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for offences committed before repeal and other liabilities, investigations or proceedings preserved by BNS section 358; do not use it as the current general penal code.
Chapter II — General Explanations