Section 139 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with kidnapping or maiming a child for Purposes of begging. Under the old law this was Section 363A of the IPC.
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Section 139 BNS - Kidnapping or maiming a child for Purposes of begging
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 139 - Kidnapping or maiming a child for Purposes of begging
- Old provision
- Section 363A IPC
- Punishment
- Rigorous i mprisonment not be less than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 139 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 363A IPC | Modified | The word “minor” is replaced by "child” . T he word "rigorous" is added . I mprisonment 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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