Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 363A,BNS 139
Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
BNS 139 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 363A, is BNS 139
- BNS 139(1)
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment not be less than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 139(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment not be less than 20 years which may extend to remainder of that person's natural life, and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- The word "minor" is replaced by "child".
- The word "rigorous" is added.
- Imprisonment is extended up to life, i.e., imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life.
- The clause (b) of sub-section (4) definition is excluded.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 139 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 363A, of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 363A, bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 139(1): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 139(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 363A, under BNS?
BNS 139(1): Rigorous imprisonment not be less than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and fine. BNS 139(2): Imprisonment not be less than 20 years which may extend to remainder of that person's natural life, and fine.
What is IPC 363A, equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 363A, (Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging) corresponds to Section 139 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 363A, and BNS 139?
The word "minor" is replaced by "child". The word "rigorous" is added. Imprisonment is extended up to life, i.e., imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life. The clause (b) of sub-section (4) definition is excluded.
How do I cite BNS 139 in a pleading?
Under Section 139 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 363A, of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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