Section 363 - Kidnapping

 Section 363 - Kidnapping

• Description:

  • Whoever kidnaps any person from India or from lawful guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend ¹ to seven years, and shall ² also be liable to fine.  

• Case Example (Illustrative):

  • Varun Chaudhary vs. State of Delhi: This case and others like it, clarify the elements of kidnapping from lawful guardianship, particularly focusing on the intention of the accused and the age and understanding of the minor involved. It shows how the courts assess whether a minor was taken without their free consent, or the consent of their guardian.