# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 362: Abduction

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/362/

## Text

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

---
Published by eCourtsIndia together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957.