IPC → BNS
IPC Section 364 in BNS
IPC Section 364 corresponds to BNS Section 140 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 364 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 140 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 140 (1) — Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder, etc
Drafting note. No Change except that IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
(1) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustrations. (a) A kidnaps Z from India, intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b) A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this s…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 364 in BNS?
IPC Section 364 is BNS Section 140 (1) — Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder, etc.
Has the provision changed?
No Change except that 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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