IPC 367 vs BNS 367
● Retained in BNSKidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
Section 367 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, addresses the offence of kidnapping or abducting a person with the intention to commit grievous hurt, slavery, or unnatural offences. This section expands on the seriousness of kidnapping when it is combined with a criminal purpose beyond simple abduction.
Key points:
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The victim can be of any age.
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Kidnapping must be done with intent to commit further serious offences such as grievous hurt, slavery, or sexual assault.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
For example, abducting someone to force them into labor slavery, or to injure them seriously, falls under IPC 367. This provision protects individuals from being taken unlawfully for violent or exploitative purposes and serves as a preventive measure against crimes that endanger personal liberty and security.
Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
Section 367 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 367. It criminalizes kidnapping or abducting a person with the intent to commit grievous hurt, slavery, or other severe offences.
Key points:
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Applies to victims regardless of age.
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Must involve intent to commit further serious crimes.
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Punishment remains imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
For instance, if an offender abducts a person to exploit them for labor, or to cause serious bodily injury, it is punishable under BNS 367. This provision continues to safeguard human rights and personal freedom, ensuring perpetrators face strict legal consequences.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 367 to BNS BNS 367.