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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 97 BNS - Kidnapping or abducting child under Ten years with intent to steal from its Person

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
97 - Kidnapping or abducting child under Ten years with intent to steal from its Person
Old provision
Section 369 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 97 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 369 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with kidnapping or abducting child under Ten years with intent to steal from its Person. Under the old law this was Section 369 of the IPC.

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