IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 367 IPC

Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.

Offence

Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to the unnatural lust of any person, or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disposed of,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 367 IPC

Section 367 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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

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