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In S. Varadarajan v. State of Madras (AIR 1965 SC 942), which Indian Penal Code, 1860 provision did the…

The Supreme Court interpreted the requirement of taking or enticing a minor out of the keeping of a lawful guardian under IPC section 361. On the facts, merely allowing a…

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In S. Varadarajan v. State of Madras (AIR 1965 SC 942), which Indian Penal Code, 1860 provision did the Supreme Court interpret, and which Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provision now addresses the corresponding offence?

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The Supreme Court interpreted the requirement of taking or enticing a minor out of the keeping of a lawful guardian under IPC section 361. On the facts, merely allowing a minor close to majority to accompany the accused voluntarily, without inducement or active participation in her leaving, did not amount to taking. BNS section 137(1)(b) now defines kidnapping from lawful guardianship.

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Option A

These concern procuration for illicit intercourse. IPC section 366A applied to a minor girl and BNS section 96 applies to a child.

Option B

These address kidnapping or abduction for ransom and related coercion.

Option C

IPC section 361 defined kidnapping from lawful guardianship, now addressed by BNS section 137(1)(b).

Option D

These define abduction.

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