Section 137 (1) (b) BNS: Kidnapping from lawful guardianship.

Section 137 (1) (b) of the BNS corresponds to Section 361 of the IPC.

BNS section: 137 (1) (b)

IPC equivalent: Section 361

Category: Kidnapping & Sexual Offences

The IPC section is included as a clause in the BNS. Words 'minor under the age of sixteen years of male or under eighteen years of age if a female' are replaced by 'child' thus making it gender neutral.