Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 criminalizes the act of kidnapping or abducting a child under the age of ten years with the intent to steal movable property from the child. This provision specifically targets the vulnerability of young children to such offenses.(
📜 Text of Section 97 – Kidnapping or Abducting Child Under Ten Years of Age with Intent to Steal from Its Person
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.
⚖️ Key Elements of the Offense
Age of the Victim: The child must be under ten years of age.(
Intent to Steal: The perpetrator must have the intention to dishonestly take movable property from the child's person
Punishment: The offense is punishable with imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years, along with a fine.(
🔍 Purpose and Protection
Section 97 aims to protect young children from being exploited or harmed through theft. By imposing stringent penalties, the law seeks to deter individuals from targeting children for criminal purposes, ensuring their safety and well-being
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