Section 363 IPC — Punishment for kidnapping

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 143

363. Punishment for kidnapping.--Whoever kidnaps any person from 1*[India] or from lawful guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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