What is the BNS Section 138 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 138 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 362. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 138 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 138 BNS is classified as: Bailable / Non-Bailable based on clause. In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 138?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 138 BNS is: See detailed statutory guide. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 138 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 138 BNS is: Cognizable / Non-Cognizable based on clause. In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 138 BNS?

Cases under Section 138 BNS are triable by: Magistrate Court / Sessions Court under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 138 BNS?

Section 138 BNS deals with 'Abduction'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 138

BNS Section 138: Abduction

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 362

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 138 deals with the legal rules and penalties for ABDUCTION. In simple terms: Forcing or tricking an adult to go from one place to another against their will.

Real-World Scenario

"Forcing someone into a car at gunpoint and driving them away."

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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