IPC → BNS
IPC Section 369 in BNS
IPC Section 369 corresponds to BNS Section 97 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 369 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 97 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 97 — Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 369 in BNS?
IPC Section 369 is BNS Section 97 — Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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