IPC §362 → BNS §138

Abduction

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Comparison

Old law
IPC §362
Abduction

362. Abduction.—Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.

New law
BNS §138
Abduction

Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 362 preserved character-identically as BNS 138.

Old position

IPC 362 is concerned with Abduction. Abduction

New position

BNS 138 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Abduction. Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person

BNS 138 (Abduction) preserves the framework of IPC 362. BNS 138 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNS 138 text: Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS 138 (Abduction) preserves the framework of IPC 362. BNS 138 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNS 138 text: Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 362 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 138 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 138 (Abduction). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

Cite this page

Newlaws.in, IPC §362 → BNS §138 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/362.

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