Section 140(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with kidnapping or abducting in order to Murder, etc — clause (1). Under the old law this was Section 364 of the IPC.
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Section 140(1) BNS - Kidnapping or abducting in order to Murder, etc — clause (1)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 140(1) - Kidnapping or abducting in order to Murder, etc — clause (1)
- Old provision
- Section 364 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 140(1) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 364 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No Change except that IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS. |
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