IPC Section 362
⚖️ IPC Section 362: Kidnapping
Text Summary:
"Whoever abducts or kidnaps any person from India or from lawful guardianship is said to kidnap."
Breaking It Down:
Kidnapping or Abduction:
Kidnapping means taking someone away by force or deceit against their will.
Abduction often involves taking a person away unlawfully but may differ slightly depending on context.
From India or Lawful Guardianship:
The victim is taken out of the country (India) without consent or
Taken away from their lawful guardian (like a parent or legal caretaker).
Key Aspect:
The act is without the consent of the person or their guardian.
What Does It Cover?
If someone forcibly takes a minor from their parents without permission, it's kidnapping.
If a person is taken out of India against their will (for example, trafficked or abducted abroad), this section applies.
Punishment?
IPC Section 362 itself defines the offense of kidnapping but the punishment is generally covered under Section 363.
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