Penal Code 2008 Ed. CAP. 224 36 “Illegal”, “unlawful” and “legally bound to do” 43. The word “illegal” or “unlawful” is applicable to every thing 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 or unlawful in him to omit. [51/2007] [Indian PC 1860, s. 43] “Injury” 44. The word “injury” denotes any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property. [Indian PC 1860, s. 44] “Life” 45. The word “life” denotes the life of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context. [Indian PC 1860, s. 45] “Death” 46. The word “death” denotes the death of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context. [Indian PC 1860, s. 46] “Animal” 47. The word “animal” denotes any living creature, other than a human being. [Indian PC 1860, s. 47] “Vessel” 48. The word “vessel” denotes anything made for the conveyance by water of human beings, or of property. [Indian PC 1860, s. 48] Informal Consolidation – version in force from 1/4/2015