What is the BNS Section 97 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 97 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 369. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 97 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 97 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 97?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 97 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 97 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 97 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 97 BNS?

Cases under Section 97 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 97 BNS?

Section 97 BNS deals with 'Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 97

BNS Section 97: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 369

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 97 deals with the legal rules and penalties for STEAL. In simple terms: Dishonestly taking someone's movable property out of their possession without their consent.

Real-World Scenario

"Taking a classmate's textbook from their desk when they are not looking, with the intent to keep it."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Kidnapping or abducting a child under ten years with intent to steal from its person

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 years and fine

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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