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