Section 2 of the Indian Penal Code states that every person shall be punished, who commits an offence, within India.
Section 2 mentions “every person” within India. However, there are certain persons exempted from the jurisdiction of Criminal Courts. These persons are given certain rights, privileges, etc.
Such persons are:
(a) Foreign sovereigns
(b) Ambassadors
(c) Alien enemies
(d) Warships
(e) President and governors
(f) Foreign army