BNS Section 97: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 369
Procedural Classification Summary
Kidnapping or abducting a
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearschild under ten years withand fine.class. intent to steal from its person
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.