| 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 | 20 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offences Relating to Marriage | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, from that man, or from any person having the care of her on behalf of that man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine or both | Non-Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Any Magistrate | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |