Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 363A,BNS 139
Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
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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.
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Under Section 139 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 363A, of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
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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