The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER VI: OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of criminal force and assault
Section 137: Kidnapping.
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Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Ravi, a businessman, decides to take his 15-year-old nephew, Arjun, on a trip to Nepal without informing or obtaining consent from Arjun's parents, who are his lawful guardians. Ravi believes that Arjun would enjoy the trip and does not intend any harm. However, since Ravi did