IPC Section 56
IPC Section 56 — "Count of Day when the Act or Default Happens"
Text of Section 56:
In computing the period of time from which a day is to be reckoned, the day from which the time begins to be reckoned is excluded.
Detailed Explanation:
1. What does Section 56 mean?
When the law says a certain action must be done within a specific number of days, this section tells you how to count those days.
The first day (the day on which the event or act happened) is not counted.
The counting starts from the next day.
2. Why is this important?
For example, if a law says you must file a complaint within 7 days of an incident, you do not count the day the incident happened.
Instead, you start counting from the following day, and the seventh day is the deadline.
3. Example
Incident happens on 1st August.
Day 1 for counting is 2nd August.
So, 7 days means from 2nd August to 8th August.
The deadline to act would be by the end of 8th August.
4. Application
This rule is commonly applied in IPC or criminal procedure where time limits are given.
It ensures consistency and fairness in interpreting deadlines.
Summary:
When calculating time periods, do NOT count the first day; start counting from the day after the event.
This helps avoid confusion about deadlines for legal actions.
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