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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 314: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
- Section 174: Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant
- Section 168: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
- Section 116: Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment-if offence be not committed
- Section 382: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
Related Acts
- Code on Wages, 2019
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2017
- National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
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