BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 138 — Abduction.
Replaces IPC Section 362.
Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.
Nearby sections
- 135 Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.
- 136 Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
- 137 Kidnapping.
- 139 Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging.
- 140 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc.
- 141 Importation of girl or boy from foreign country.
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