IPC to BNS
IPC Section 362 in BNS: Section 138
Section 362 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Abduction) corresponds to Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 362 and BNS 138 at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 362 | 138 |
| Heading | Abduction | Abduction |
| Punishment | Definition only. Abduction is punishable when done with one of the intents listed in the following provisions. | Definition only. Abduction is punishable when done with one of the intents listed in the following provisions. |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 362 covered
Defines abduction: by force compelling, or by any deceitful means inducing, any person to go from any place.
What changed in BNS Section 138
The provision is carried over without a substantive change; only the section number is new.
Punishment: IPC 362 compared with BNS 138
The punishment is the same under both codes. Definition only. Abduction is punishable when done with one of the intents listed in the following provisions.
Which law applies: IPC or BNS?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
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IPC 362: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 362?
IPC Section 362 (Abduction) corresponds to Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 138?
Definition only. Abduction is punishable when done with one of the intents listed in the following provisions.
Does IPC Section 362 still apply to older cases?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Related IPC sections
- IPC 359 to BNS 137(1) · Kidnapping (definition)
- IPC 363 to BNS 137(2) · Kidnapping
- IPC 364A to BNS 140(2) · Kidnapping for ransom
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