142. Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.
BNS Section 142: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
Section 142 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. It replaces IPC 368 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 142 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. | Punishment for kidnapping or abduction. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court by which the kidnapping or abduction is triable |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 142
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 368: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
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