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IPC Section 364 - Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(No Change except that IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 140 for updated procedures & punishments.
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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Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder | Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
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
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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
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