Section 361 of IPC : Section 361: Kidnapping From Lawful Guardianship

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a 14-year-old boy is persuaded by a stranger to leave his home and accompany the stranger to another city with promises of a better life and lucrative job opportunities. The boy's parents, who are his lawful guardians, have no knowledge of this arrangement and have not given their consent. In this case, the stranger's act of taking the boy away from his parents' custody without their consent constitutes kidnapping from lawful guardianship under Section 361 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860.