Multiple choice

With respect to the difference between kidnapping from lawful guardianship and abduction which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Kidnapping is committed only in respect of a minor or a person of unsound mind. Abduction is committed in respect of a person of any age.

  2. In former, the person kidnapped is removed out of lawful guardianship. Abduction has reference exclusively to the person abducted.

  3. In kidnapping, consent of the person kidnapped or enticed is immaterial. In abduction, consent of the person moved, if freely and voluntarily given, condones abduction.

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option A correctly states kidnapping from lawful guardianship (Sec. 361 IPC) only applies to minors or persons of unsound mind, while abduction (Sec. 362 IPC) applies to anyone. Option B correctly states kidnapping removes from lawful guardianship while abduction is about the person taken. Option C correctly states consent is irrelevant in kidnapping but condones abduction. Since all three statements are correct, option D is right.

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