Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 366BNS 87
Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc
BNS 87 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 366 is BNS 87
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 10 years 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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 366 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 87 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 366 under BNS?
BNS 87: imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 366 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 366 (Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc) corresponds to Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 366 and BNS 87?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 87 in a pleading?
Under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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