2. Punishment of offences committed within India —
Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which, he shall be guilty within India.
Explanation-  According to Sec 2 IPC, ‘every person’, irrespective of his nationality, caste, color, status or creed shall be held liable if he commits any offence within the territory of India.
