IPC → BNS
IPC 361 in BNS: Section 137(1)(b)
Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
IPC
361
BNS
137(1)(b)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 361 dealt with “Kidnapping from lawful guardianship”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 137(1)(b) of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 361?
- IPC Section 361 (Kidnapping from lawful guardianship) corresponds to Section 137(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 357 → BNS 135 · Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
- IPC 358 → BNS 136 · Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
- IPC 359 → BNS 137(1)(a) · Kidnapping
- IPC 360 → BNS 137(1)(a) · Kidnapping from India
- IPC 362 → BNS 138 · Abduction
- IPC 363 → BNS 137(2) · Punishment for kidnapping
- IPC 363A → BNS 139 · Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging
- IPC 364 → BNS 140(1) · Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder