# The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016, Section 4: Punishment for hijacking

- Act: The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 (Act 30 of 2016)
- In force from: 2017-07-05
- Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/anti-hijacking-act-2016/section/4/

## Text

Whoever commits the offence of hijacking shall be punished-- (a) with death where such offence results in the death of a hostage or of a security personnel or of any person not involved in the offence, as a direct consequence of the office of hijacking; or (b) with imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and with fine, and the movable and immovable property of such person shall also be liable to be confiscated.

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