| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 16 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Affecting The Human Body | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-Bailable | Court by which the kidnapping or abduction is triable. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |