Section 359 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 359 Indian Penal Code

Section 359 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Kidnapping. It is under CHAPTER XVI (OF OFFENCESAFFECTINGTHE HUMAN BODY) of the Code.

Kidnapping

Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from ¹ [India], and kidnapping from lawful guardianship.

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