The volume is a thematic arrangement of topics in the Indian Penal Code. Under each thematic topic, the relevant IPC provisions as well as all allied laws has been discussed that would be relevant thereby providing a comprehensive and holistic treatment. It presents the position of the law as it is as on June 214. Changes brought in by the following new enactments and amendments in old enactments since the first edition have been addressed as appropriate within the narrative: (I) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 213, (II) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 213, (III) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 25 and (IV) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 212. It has relevant case law (both old and latest) in the paragraphs as well as notes to paragraphs. This volume has an expanded narrative on the topics Offences against Women and Offences against Minors & Young Persons.