Under the Pakistan Penal Code, kidnapping from lawful guardianship generally involves taking or enticing without the guardian’s consent:
Correct answer: B. A male under fourteen or a female under sixteen years
- A. A male under sixteen or a female under eighteen years
- B. A male under fourteen or a female under sixteen years
- C. Any person under eighteen years, regardless of sex
- D. Only a person who has already been declared legally incapable
Explanation
Section 361 generally covers taking or enticing a male under fourteen or a female under sixteen out of the keeping of the lawful guardian without consent. The provision also covers a person of unsound mind, but the stated age limits are the standard rule.
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