Penal Code 2008 Ed. CAP. 224 162 Assaulting or using criminal force on grave and sudden provocation 358. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to $1,000, or with both. [51/2007] Explanation —This section is subject to the same explanation as section 352. [Indian PC 1860, s. 358] Kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour Kidnapping 359. Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from Singapore, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship. [Indian PC 1860, s. 359] Kidnapping from Singapore 360. Whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of Singapore without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from Singapore. [Indian PC 1860, s. 360] Kidnapping from lawful guardianship 361. Whoever takes or entices any minor under 14 years of age if a male, or under 16 years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship. Explanation —The words “lawful guardian” in this section include any person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such minor or other person. Exception —This section does not extend to the act of any person who in good faith believes himself to be the father of an illegitimate child or who in good faith believes himself to be entitled to the lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral or unlawful purpose. [Indian PC 1860, s. 361] Informal Consolidation – version in force from 1/4/2015