46. The word "death" denotes the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 46: "Death"
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024.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