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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter XVI
366. Kidnapping or abducting a woman to compel her marriage, etc.
Feedback & supportWhoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or to a life of prostitution, or knowing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or to a life of prostitution, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.