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Section 97 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023


Definition of Section 97 BNS According to the Government of India


What is Section 97 BNS?

Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person.โ€” 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, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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