Section 138: Abduction

Q: What is धारा 138 BNS?

धारा 138 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) governs abduction. This section replaces Section 360 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 138 BNS?

Dhara 138 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) governs abduction. This section replaces Section 360 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VI — Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

Section 138

Abduction

Quick Answer

What is Section 138 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)?

Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) pertains to “Abduction”. Also referred to as Dhara 138 BNS or BNS Sec 138.

Act: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section

138 – Abduction

Chapter

Chapter VI — Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 138 BNSDhara 138 BNS

Verified by editorial team on Pending · Last system check: 21 May 2026

Reviewed by LOTS Editorial Board · Last verified 21 May 2026

Key Facts & Information

Enactment DateUnknown

Scope & ContextThis provision forms part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

New LawEffective 1 July 2024

Replaces

IPC §360

Indian Penal Code, 1860

This Section

BNS §138

Section 138

Section 138 of the BNS replaces Section 360 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), effective from 1 July 2024. This is part of India's comprehensive criminal law reform.