Dr. Hassan Faruk Al Imran The writer is Associate Professor, School of Law, Independent University, Bangladesh. Law Review / A Penal Code for the 21st century? The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) used to form the core of criminal law in India. 20 February 2025, 18:00 PM A Penal Code for the 21st century? The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) used to form the core of criminal law in India. 20 February 2025, 18:00 PM