IPC Section 364A

Indian Penal Code

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S. 364 A

Kidnapping for ransom, etc.

Description

Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention after such kidnapping or abduction, and threatens to cause death or hurt to such person, or by his conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension that such person may be put to death or hurt, or causes hurt or death to such person in order to compel the Government or any foreign State or international inter-governmental organisation or any other person to do or abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Kidnapping for ransom, etc.

Death or Life + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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