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IPC Section 368 - Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 142 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 368 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who hides or keeps a kidnapped or abducted person against their will shall be punished as if they were the one who kidnapped or abducted the person with the same intent or knowledge.
Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concealing or keeping in confinement a kidnapped person | As for Kidnapping or Abduction | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | As for Kidnapping or Abduction |
Offence : Concealing or keeping in confinement a kidnapped person
Punishment : As for Kidnapping or Abduction
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : As for Kidnapping or Abduction
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What is Section 368 of the IPC?
If a person is kidnapped, or has been abducted and the person wrongfully hides or confines that person, he will be punished the same way as if the person had abducted or kidnapped that person with the exact same intent or knowledge or with the same purpose.
What is the IPC 369 section?
Anyone who kidnaps or takes away a child under ten with the intent to steal anything movable from their person, will be punished by imprisonment in either category for a period that can extend up to seven years. They may also be fined.
What is Section 366?
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 up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine.
