138. Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.
IPC Section 362 in BNS: Section 138
Abduction
Section 362 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Abduction) corresponds to Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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