IPC Section 360
IPC Section 360 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of kidnapping from India. Here's a breakdown of the section:
Section 360 – Kidnapping from India
Text:
"Whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorized to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from India."
Key Elements:
Conveyance beyond India – The person must be taken or transported out of the country.
Without consent – It must happen without the consent of the person or someone legally authorized to give consent on their behalf.
Purpose:
This section aims to protect the liberty and territorial rights of individuals by criminalizing unauthorized removal from Indian territory.
Punishment:
The punishment for kidnapping (including kidnapping from India under Section 360) is generally provided under:
Section 363 IPC – Punishment for kidnapping, which is:
Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
Illustration:
If a person is forcibly or deceptively taken across the border into another country without legal consent, the accused can be charged under Section 360.
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