Is forcing someone to leave a place considered abduction?

In detail

Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, says that a person commits abduction when they either use physical force or employ any deceptive method to cause another person to leave any location. The law does not limit the act to a particular type of place; it can be a home, a public area, or any other spot. Both the use of force—such as restraining or threatening someone—and the use of deceit—like lying or tricking someone—are covered. If someone compels another individual to move away against their will by either of these means, the law treats that conduct as abduction, and the person who does it is said to have abducted the victim. This definition sets the basic legal standard for what constitutes abduction, without detailing any further penalties or exceptions.