IPC Section 361 in BNS
IPC Section 361 corresponds to BNS Section 137 (1) (b) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 361 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 137 (1) (b) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 137 (1) (b) — Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
Drafting note. The IPC section is included as a clause in the BNS. Words “minor under the age of sixteen years of male or under eighteen years of age if a female” are replaced by “child” thus making it gender neutral.
(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 361 in BNS?
IPC Section 361 is BNS Section 137 (1) (b) — Kidnapping from lawful guardianship.
Has the provision changed?
The IPC section is included as a clause in the BNS. Words “minor under the age of sixteen years of male or under eighteen years of age if a female” are replaced by “child” thus making it gender neutral.
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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