| The Penal Code, 1860 | |
|---|---|
| Citation | Act No. XLV of 1860 |
| Territorial extent |  Bangladesh |
| Committee report | First Law Commission |
| Status: Amended | |
The Penal Code of Bangladesh, formally titled the Penal Code, 1860, is the general criminal law of the country. It is based on the Indian Penal Code, which was enacted in 1860 by the Governor General-in-Council. The Code bears strong similarities to the penal laws of countries that were formerly part of the British Empire in South and Southeast Asia, including Singapore, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
The Parliament of Bangladesh has amended the Penal Code on several occasions, the most recent amendment occurring in 2004.
The Code is a legacy of the Victorian era. While its objective is to provide a general penal framework for Bangladesh,[1] the Parliament has also enacted various penal statutes to address specific areas of criminal law.
- ^ "Penal Code, 1860 (Act No. XLV of 1860)". Bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. 12 August 1949. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
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