Indian Penal Code, 1860
364. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may
be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered,
shall be punished with 152[imprisonment for life] or rigorous
imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable
to fine.
Illustrations
(a) A kidnaps Z from 154[India], intending or knowing
it to be likely that Z may he sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the
offence defined in this section.
(b) A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order
that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section.