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IPC 362 vs BNS 138: Abduction Definition and Elements in BNS 2024
The definition of Abduction by force or deceit has moved from IPC 362 to BNS 138.
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While kidnapping is often an offence on its own, abduction (BNS 138) is frequently a preliminary act to other crimes like murder or extortion. The BNS retains the requirement of force or deceitful means as the core elements of abduction.
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The definition of Abduction by force or deceit has moved from IPC 362 to BNS 138.
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