The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 2 — General Explanations

Section 43: Illegal . Legally bound to do

The word “illegal” is applicable to everything which is an offence or which is prohibited by law, or which furnishes ground for a civil action; and a person is said to be “legally bound to do” whatever it is illegal in him to omit.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.