Differences among Kidnapping from India, Kidnapping from lawful guardian, and Abduction –

Kidnapping from India (Section Kidnapping from lawful guardian (Section 361) Abduction (Section 362)
360)

A person is taken out of the limits A person is taken away from the lawful guardian. A person is compelled by force or induced by deception
of India. to go from any place.

Age of the person is immaterial. The person must be less than 16 years of age if male, Age of the person is immaterial.
less than 18 if female, or of unsound mind.

It is not a continuing offence. It is not a continuing offence. It is a continuing offence.

The person is conveyed without his Consent of the person kidnapped is immaterial. Person moves without his consent or the consent is
consent. obtained by deceitful means.

It can be done without use of force. It can be done without use of force or deception. It is always done by the use of force or deception.