BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 142 BNS

Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person

Offence

Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person,

Punishment

shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 142 BNS

Section 142 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.