# The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 138: Abduction

- Act: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bns/section/138/

## Text

Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person.

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