What are IPC and CrPC?

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code, 1974 (CrPC) are the laws that govern criminal law in India. IPC is the principal criminal code of India that defines crimes and provides punishments for almost all kinds of criminal and actionable wrongs. CrPC is the procedural law that provides a detailed procedure for punishments under penal laws.

Further Reading:

• The Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Indian Polity Notes For UPSC