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Under section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, who may be the subject of abduction by force or…

Under section 138, abduction involves compelling any person by force, or inducing any person by deceitful means, to go from a place. The definition sets no age or sex…

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Under section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, who may be the subject of abduction by force or deceitful means?

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Under section 138, abduction involves compelling any person by force, or inducing any person by deceitful means, to go from a place.

The definition sets no age or sex restriction. Kidnapping from lawful guardianship is governed separately by section 137.

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Option A

Section 138 applies to any person, without an age or sex restriction.

Option B

Section 138 sets no age limit. The rules on kidnapping from lawful guardianship address a different concept.

Option C

Section 138 does not limit abduction to women.

Option D

Section 138 does not require the person to be an adult or to have a guardian.

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