Kidnapping and Abduction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Meaning, Essentials, Differences and Punishment
Introduction Kidnapping refers to the act of taking away a person, especially a minor, without lawful consent. It is a serious offence affecting personal liberty. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, provisions relating to kidnapping have been updated while retaining the core principles of the earlier Indian Penal Code, 1860. Meaning of Kidnapping Kidnapping is of two types: ● Kidnapping from India ● Kidnapping from lawful guardianship Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship It means taking or enticing a minor or a person of unsound mind out of the keeping of a lawful guardian without consent. Essentials of Kidnapping ● The person must be a minor or of unsound mind ● The person must be taken away from lawful guardian ● The act must be without consent of the guardian ● Consent of minor is irrelevant Punishment for Kidnapping Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: ● Imprisonment up to 7 years ● Fine may also be imposed Meaning of Abduction Abduction means compelling or inducing any per...