Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 140 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 140: (1) Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder, etc under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and fine
Kidnapping for ransom, etc.
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Death, or imprisonment for life and fine
Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine
Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 10 years and fine