The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 368 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Punishment for kidnapping or abduction--Cognizance--Non-bailable--Triable by Court by which the kidnapping or abduction is triable--Non-compoundable.