97. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 97: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years
Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with kidnapping or abducting child under ten years. It replaces IPC 369 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 97 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Kidnapping or abducting a child under ten years with intent to steal from its person. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 97
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 369: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years
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