BNSS Section 138 - Commencement of period for which security is required.
Description of BNSS Section 138 - Commencement of period for which security is required.
(1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 125 or section 136, is at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence.
(2) In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138(1) | Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder. | Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session. |
| 138(2) | Kidnapping for ransom, etc. | Death, or imprisonment for life and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session. |
| 138(3) | Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person. | Imprisonment and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session. |
| 138(4) | Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. | Imprisonment and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session. |