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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers kidnapping or abduction for ransom?

Section 140(2) is the ransom provision. It covers kidnapping, abduction or subsequent detention coupled with a specified threat, reasonable apprehension or actual harm, used…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers kidnapping or abduction for ransom?

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Section 140(2) is the ransom provision. It covers kidnapping, abduction or subsequent detention coupled with a specified threat, reasonable apprehension or actual harm, used to compel another person or body to act, abstain or pay a ransom.

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Option A

Section 140(1) concerns kidnapping or abduction to murder or put the victim in danger of being murdered.

Option B

Section 138 defines abduction. It does not set out the ransom offence.

Option C

Section 139 concerns kidnapping or maiming a child for begging.

Option D

Section 140(2) covers kidnapping, abduction or subsequent detention accompanied by the specified threat, apprehension or harm to compel a demand, including payment of ransom.

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