Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 361BNS 137(1)(b)

Kidnapping from lawful guardianship

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What changed

  • The IPC section is included as a clause in the BNS.
  • Words "minor under the age of sixteen years of male or under eighteen years of age if a female" are replaced by "child" thus making it gender neutral.

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Under Section 137(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 361 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 361 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 361 (Kidnapping from lawful guardianship) corresponds to Section 137(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 361 and BNS 137(1)(b)?

The IPC section is included as a clause in the BNS. Words "minor under the age of sixteen years of male or under eighteen years of age if a female" are replaced by "child" thus making it gender neutral.

How do I cite BNS 137(1)(b) in a pleading?

Under Section 137(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 361 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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