IPC 364 vs BNS 364 – Kidnapping or Abducting in Order to Murder
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Section: IPC 364
Kidnapping or Abducting in order to Murder
About IPC Section
Section 364 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with the grave offence of kidnapping or abducting with intent to murder. It applies when a person kidnaps or abducts someone with the intention that the kidnapped person may be murdered or put in danger of being murdered.
The section prescribes imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years, along with liability to fine. This reflects the seriousness of the offence, as the act directly endangers the life of the victim.
For example, if a person abducts someone and takes them to a remote place with the intent to kill, or hands them over to others knowing they may be murdered, it falls under IPC 364. The law ensures preventive action against crimes that may lead to homicide, thereby protecting individuals from life-threatening dangers.
Section: BNS 364
Kidnapping or Abducting in order to Murder
About BNS Section
Section 364 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, corresponds to the earlier IPC 364 and addresses the offence of kidnapping or abducting in order to murder. The provision remains unchanged in terms of punishment and scope.
It prescribes imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years, along with a fine, for any person who kidnaps or abducts another with the intent to cause their murder or place them in danger of being murdered.
The section serves to deter individuals from engaging in violent crimes that combine abduction with intent to commit homicide. For instance, if a gang kidnaps a person to later eliminate them for revenge or financial reasons, it constitutes an offence under BNS 364. By maintaining the same framework as IPC, BNS continues the strong legal stance against life-threatening abductions.