Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 138
Abduction
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BNS Section 138 deals with abduction and replaces IPC 362.
Bare act text — BNS 138
138. Abduction.
Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 138 in the IPC?
BNS Section 138 (Abduction) replaces Section 362 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 362 is now BNS 138.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 133 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
- BNS 134 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
- BNS 135 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
- BNS 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
- BNS 137 — Kidnapping
- BNS 139 — Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
- BNS 140 — Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc
- BNS 141 — Importation of girl or boy from foreign country
- BNS 142 — Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
- BNS 143 — Trafficking of person