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1The Penal Code, 1860

( ACT NO. XLV OF 1860 )

Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences
4. The provisions of this Code apply also to any offence committed by-
 
 
(1) any citizen of Bangladesh in any place without and beyond Bangladesh;
 
 
(2) [Omitted by Article 2 and Schedule of the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961.]
 
 
(3) [Omitted by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).]
 
 
(4) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in Bangladesh wherever it may be.
 
 
Explanation.-In this section the word "offence" includes every act committed outside Bangladesh which, if committed in Bangladesh, would be punishable under this Code.
 
 
Illustrations
 
 
(a) A, a Bangladesh subject, commits a murder in Uganda. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found.
 
 
(b) B, a European British subject, commits a murder in 2[Rangpur]. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found.
 
 
(c) C, a foreigner who is in the service of the Bangladesh Government, commits a murder in 3[Khulna]. He can be tried and convicted of murder at any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found.
 
 
(d) D, a British subject living in 4[Khulna], instigates E to commit a murder in 5[Chittagong]. D is guilty of abetting murder.

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