Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 97 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 97: Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person (Legacy IPC Section 369)
Statutory Classification Details
Kidnapping or abducting a
- Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearschild under ten years withand fine.class. intent to steal from its person