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Defence under section 365 of Indian Penal Code


12-Feb-2023 (In Criminal Law)
How can we defend our case under 365 IPC when the facts clearly state that the accused took away the victim in a car but did not confine her for more than 10 minutes?
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Answer #1
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First of all, one needs to look at the charge sheet to get a proper understanding of the case. Secondly, if the facts indicate what you are claiming, it is the burden of the prosecution to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a conviction. This burden shifts to you only when the prosecution has established its case. Since 365 IPC is a serious charge, a proper legal strategy must be adopted.
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Answer #2
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To defend against 365 IPC, first, it is essential to understand what is 365 IPC:
  • 365 IPC in Hindi: जो कोई किसी व्यक्ति का अपहरण करता है या किसी को गुप्त रूप से और गलत तरीके से कैद करने के इरादे से अपहरण करता है, उसे सात साल तक की कैद और जुर्माने से दंडित किया जा सकता है।
  • 365 IPC in Kannada: ಯಾರು ಯಾರನ್ನಾದರೂ ಅಪಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೋ ಅಥವಾ ಅವರನ್ನು ರಹಸ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಕ್ರಮವಾಗಿ ಬಂಧಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ಅಪಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೋ, ಅವರಿಗೆ ಏಳು ವರ್ಷಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ ಮತ್ತು ದಂಡ ವಿಧಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
Legal Classification of 365 IPC:
  • Punishment: Up to 7 years of imprisonment and a fine
  • Cognizable & Non-Bailable offense
  • Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class
  • 365 IPC bailable or not? – IPC 365 is bailable or not? The offense is non-bailable, meaning bail is not granted as a matter of right and depends on the discretion of the court.
Possible Defence:
One possible defense is to produce a Supreme Court judgment stating that the duration of confinement is a material factor in determining the intent behind kidnapping or abduction. Additionally, the accused's intent must be established.

Another defense could be that the complainant, victim’s friends, and relatives misinterpreted the accused’s actions. The confinement of 10 minutes was not an act of kidnapping or abduction but merely an attempt to have a conversation to clear misunderstandings. Since there was no wrongful intent to confine or harm, the charge under 365 IPC may not stand.
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