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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 508: Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure
- Section 409: Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent
- Section 148: Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
- Section 266: Being in possession of false weight or measure
- Section 54: Commutation of sentence of death
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