BNS Section 97: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person.— 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.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Non-bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

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