Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to Section 364A of IPC, if kidnapping for ransom, etc. has been done, what is the punishment for the offence.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Punishment of death or imprisonment for life and fine.
Key Points
- Section 364A of IPC:
- Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention after such kidnapping or abduction, and threatens to cause death or hurt to such person, or by his conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension that such person may be put to death or hurt, or causes hurt or death to such person in order to compel the Government or any foreign state or international intergovernmental organisation or any other person to do or abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
- It is a cognizable offence, Non-bailable which is triable by Court of the session.
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