BNS Section 142: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 368
Procedural Classification Summary
Wrongfully concealing orPunishment for kidnappingkeeping in confinement,or abduction.kidnapping or abduction kidnapped or abductedis triable. person
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable
Punishment: Wrongfully concealing orPunishment for kidnapping
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.