IPC → BNS
IPC Section 364A in BNS
IPC Section 364A corresponds to BNS Section 140 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 364A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 140 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 140 (2) — Kidnapping for ransom, etc
Drafting note. Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
(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 364A in BNS?
IPC Section 364A is BNS Section 140 (2) — Kidnapping for ransom, etc.
Has the provision changed?
Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
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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