Repeal

(1) The Indian Penal Code is officially repealed and will no longer remain in force.

Savings

(2) Despite the repeal, the following provisions remain unaffected:

• (a) Actions or events that occurred under the repealed Code will still be recognized as valid.
• (b) Rights, privileges, obligations, or liabilities established under the repealed Code will continue to be valid.
• (c) Penalties or punishments for offences committed under the repealed Code will still apply.
• (d) Investigations, legal remedies, or proceedings related to penalties or punishments under the repealed Code will continue.
• (e) Legal processes initiated before the repeal can proceed as though the Code had not been repealed.

Continuance of Actions

(3) Any action taken or process started under the repealed Code will be considered valid under the equivalent provisions of the new Code.

General Application

(4) The provisions listed in sub-section (2) are in addition to the general effects of repeal under Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, which ensures continuity of rights and actions despite the repeal.