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IPC Section 367 - Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 367 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who kidnaps or abducts a person with the intention of subjecting them to grievous hurt, slavery, or unnatural lust, or if they know it's likely to happen, can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and fined.
Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is the Section 367 of IPC?
Kidnapping or abduction of a person is wrongfully concealed or kept in confinement. If you know that a person has been abducted or kidnapped, then it is illegal to conceal or confine them. You can be sentenced to a maximum of seven years in prison and / or a fine.
What is under section 367?
Anyone who kidnaps or abducts a person to subject them to painful hurt or slavery or unnatural lust, or knows that it is likely that they will be, will be punished.
What is Section 366 of IPC?
Section 366: The section deals with acts that involve kidnapping a woman or abducting her with the intention of forcing her to marry someone against her will, or seducing her into illicit sexual relations. This act can lead to imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine.
