BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 97 BNS

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

Offence

Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 97 BNS

Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.