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CHAPTER 1
Preliminary
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CHAPTER 2
Of Punishments
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CHAPTER 3
General Exceptions
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CHAPTER 4
Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt
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CHAPTER 5
Of Offences Against Woman And Child
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CHAPTER 6
Of Offences Affecting The Human Body
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CHAPTER 7
Of Offences Against The State
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CHAPTER 8
Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force
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CHAPTER 9
Of Offences Relating To Elections
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CHAPTER 10
Of Offences Relating To Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, And Government Stamps
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CHAPTER 11
Of Offences Against The Public Tranquillity
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CHAPTER 12
Of Offences By Or Relating To Public Servants
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CHAPTER 13
Of Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants
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CHAPTER 14
Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice
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CHAPTER 15
Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals
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CHAPTER 16
Of Offences Relating To Religion
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CHAPTER 17
Of Offences Against Property
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CHAPTER 18
Of Offences Relating To Documents And To Property Marks
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CHAPTER 19
Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc.
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CHAPTER 20
Repeal And Savings
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