Indian Penal Code, 1860

Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person.—

Section

365

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven 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

365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person.— Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person.— Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isCognizable.
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Court of Session.
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).

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