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Independent India inherited illiberal laws—from sedition to criminal defamation—from the British colonial-era penal code, and the once dominant Indian National Congress (also known as the Congress party) deployed them with aplomb.
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Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2021
Thousands have repeatedly taken to the streets across Slovakia recently to rally against Fico’s pro-Russian and other policies, including plans to amend the penal code and cancel a top prosecution dealing with corruption.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
Without the injury, Capobianco and Peter still may be in violation of New York penal code section 240.26.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Robbery by threat is a second-degree felony, according to the Texas penal code.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Mar. 2024
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Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2021
Thousands have repeatedly taken to the streets across Slovakia recently to rally against Fico’s pro-Russian and other policies, including plans to amend the penal code and cancel a top prosecution dealing with corruption.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
Without the injury, Capobianco and Peter still may be in violation of New York penal code section 240.26.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Robbery by threat is a second-degree felony, according to the Texas penal code.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Penal code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penal%20code. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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