IPC → BNS
IPC Section 359 in BNS
IPC Section 359 corresponds to BNS Section 137 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 359 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 137 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 137 (1) — Kidnapping
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
(1) Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from India, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship— (a) whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from India; (b) whoever takes or entices any child or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such child or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such child or person from lawful guardianship. Explanation.—The words “lawful guardia…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 359 in BNS?
IPC Section 359 is BNS Section 137 (1) — Kidnapping.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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