Indian Penal Code, 1860
Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder.—
Section
364
Punishment
Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
364. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder.—
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.Illustrations(a)A kidnaps Z from India, intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section.(b)A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section.