Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
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Summary
If a person knows someone has been kidnapped or abducted and then wrongfully hides or keeps that person confined, they are punished the same as if they had kidnapped or abducted the person. The penalty reflects the same intention, knowledge, or purpose behind the concealment or detention. It applies to anyone who helps by hiding or detaining the victim.
Example
Priya learns that her neighbour Rohan has been abducted and, fearing for his safety, hides him in her storeroom and keeps him there. Because Priya knowingly concealed and confined Rohan after his abduction, she can be punished in the same manner as the person who abducted him.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement.
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