Indian Penal Code, 1860

Kidnapping.—

Section

359

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

359. Kidnapping.— Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from India, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship.
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