IPC → BNS
IPC Section 368 in BNS
IPC Section 368 corresponds to BNS Section 142 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 368 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 142 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 142 — Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 368 in BNS?
IPC Section 368 is BNS Section 142 — Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person.
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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