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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
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.

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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