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IPC Section 363 - Punishment for kidnapping
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IPC Section 363 deals with punishment for kidnapping.
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363. Punishment for kidnapping. Whoever kidnaps any person from 1[India] or from law ful
guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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