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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter II · General Explanations
43. “Illegal”, “unlawful” and “legally bound to do”
Feedback & supportThe word “illegal” or “unlawful” is applicable to everything which is an offence, or which is prohibited by law, or which furnishes ground for a civil action.
And in respect of the word “illegal”, a person is said to be
“legally bound to do” whatever it is illegal in him to omit.