Section 6 of the Indian Penal Code is based on the Roman maxim:

IPC This Latin maxim means that general provisions do not derogate from special ones. In legal interpretation, when a specific law or rule exists for a particular situation, it takes precedence over a general law that might otherwise apply. Inclusio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius: This maxim translates to "the inclusion of one is the exclusion of the other." It implies that when a law explicitly mentions certain things, it implies the exclusion of others not mentioned. Bona Vacantia: This term refers to ownerless or unclaimed property, often used in the context of inheritance law. Bona Vacantia property typically refers to the assets of a person who dies without any apparent heirs or a legally valid will. In such cases, the property may pass to the state