Abduction of a woman
(Section 366 of the I.P.C.)

What is it?

Kidnapping/abducting a woman?

• With the intention/knowledge
• that she will be compelled to marry any person against her will, or
• that she will be forced/seduced to have illicit intercourse.
• The woman must have been taken away from lawful guardianship.

Examples

• Abducting a woman, and then selling her into prostitution.
• Abducting a woman in order to forcibly marry her.

Punishment

Imprisonment upto 10 years +fine

Triable by:

Sessions court

Who can file a F.I.R.?

Anyone can file a F.I.R in the police station.