A and B both are of 16 years of age. A entices B for marriage and takes her to another city. What offence has been committed by A?
A and B both are of 16 years of age. A entices B for marriage and takes her to another city. What offence has been committed by A?
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Option A: A has committed kidnapping
Option B: A has committed no offence as B hats gone with her own consent
Option C: A has committed abduction
Option D: A is himself minor. Hence A has committed no offence
Correct Answer
Option: a
Explanation
Whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of 1 [India] without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from 1 [India].
Sample Mock Tests for Practice
THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 12 Q. NO. 441 TO 480)