IPC → BNS
IPC 363 in BNS: Section 137(2)
Punishment for kidnapping
IPC
363
BNS
137(2)
Bailable: NoCognizable: YesCompoundable: No
- Offence
- Punishment for kidnapping
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the First Class
Sourced & verified
Source: jurigram.com; golegalconsultancy.com. Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 363?
- IPC Section 363 (Punishment for kidnapping) corresponds to Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
- What is the punishment under BNS Section 137(2)?
- Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
- Is it bailable and cognizable?
- Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.
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- IPC 34 → BNS 3(5) · Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
- IPC 124A → BNS 152 · Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
- IPC 302 → BNS 103(1) · Murder (punishment)
- IPC 354 → BNS 74 · Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
- IPC 376 → BNS 64(1) · Rape (punishment)
- IPC 379 → BNS 303(2) · Punishment for theft