As per Indian Penal Code of India, Kidnapping is of 2 types as provided under Section 359 of the code: 1. Kidnapping from India (Section 360, IPC) 2. Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship (Section 361, IPC) The word “ Kidnapping ” has been derived from two words “kid & napping.” Kidnapping Kid means Child Napping means To steal In simple words “Kidnapping” means to steal a child. But Indian Penal Code has given a wider meaning which means carrying of a human being against his or her consent or some other personal legally authorized to do so on behalf of such person such as guardian of child or insane person. Section 360 : Kidnapping from India: Essentials 1. Conveying of a person beyond limits of India 2. ...