Section 363 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Punishment for kidnapping.

Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour

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Whoever kidnaps any person from 1 [India] or from lawful guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine

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Footnote -

1. The words "British India" have successively been subs. by the A. O. 1948, the A. O. 1950 and Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., to read as above