BNS Section 140 – Kidnapping or abducting with intent to murder | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
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BNS Section 140 – Kidnapping or abducting with intent to murder

Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 140 IPC S.364 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Court of Session
IPC Reference IPC S.364
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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Life or RI up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.

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