IPC → BNS
IPC Section 362 in BNS
IPC Section 362 corresponds to BNS Section 138 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 362 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 138 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 138 — Abduction
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 362 in BNS?
IPC Section 362 is BNS Section 138 — Abduction.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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