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SECTION 364 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 364 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 364 related FAQs
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 364 in Simple Words

In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who kidnaps or abducts a person with the intention of either murdering them or putting them in danger of being murdered can be punished with life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years, along with a fine.

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Offence : Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



Kidnapping or abducting a person for the purpose of murder or disposing of them in a way that puts them in danger of being killed is punishable by 2 [life imprisonment] or ten years of rigorous imprisonment.





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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Section 364 a bailable?

Is section 364 bailable?


What are the ingredients of Section 364?

Ahmed v. State Of Telangana (2021) 9 SCC59, in which it was highlighted that Section 364A IPC is divided into three components: kidnapping a person, keeping them detained, threats to harm or kill, and kidnapping with the demand for ransom. 30 Mar 2023


What is IPC 365?

Anyone who kidnaps or takes someone with the intent of keeping them secretly and in an unjustified confinement is punishable by imprisonment for up to seven years. They may also be fined.