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Section 359 — Kidnapping

As in force on 1 January 2013.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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359.Kidnapping

Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from Singapore, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 359]