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Section 364 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
364. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with 152[imprisonment for life] or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Illustrations
(a) A kidnaps Z from 154[India], intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may he sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
(b) A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
Related Sections
- Section 132: Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- Section 207: Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- Section 405: Criminal breach of trust
- Section 185: Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant
- Section 43: Illegal, Legally bound to do
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