Assertion (A): The IPC deals with both substantive criminal law and procedural criminal law.
Reasoning (R): In the IPC, first a definition of an offence is provided, and next the punishment for that offence is stipulated.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The IPC deals only with substantive criminal law and not with procedural criminal law. These procedures are set forth in detail in the Criminal Procedure Code.