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.
IPC Section 369 in BNS: Section 97
Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years
Section 369 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years) corresponds to Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 97 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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