Section 364A in The Indian Penal Code, 1860
364A. Kidnapping for ransom, etc.—
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention ... abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable
Section 364A (that is to say, offence relating to kidnapping for ransom, etc.);] [Inserted by Act 42 of 1993, Section
property, or to constrain to an illegal act.
364-A
Kidnapping for ransom, etc.
384 to 389
Offences relating to extortion.
392 to 402
Offences
extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.
364A
Kidnapping for ransom, etc.
384 to 389
Offences relating to extortion.
392 to 402
Offences
Section 66 in The Navy Act, 1957
66. Unlawful taking or ransoming of prize.—
Every commanding officer of a ship of the Indian Navy subject ... goods or thing; or (b) unlawfully agrees with any person for the ransoming of any vessel, goods or thing taken as prize
Section 39 in The Coast Guard Act, 1978
39. Unlawful taking of ransom.—
Every Commanding Officer or skipper of a ship who,— (a) unlawfully agrees ... with any person for the ransoming of any vessel, craft, aircraft, goods or things taken into custody by the Coast Guard; or (b) in pursuance
Sanhita, 2023
140. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom
