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Section 369 — Kidnapping or abducting child under 10 years with intent to steal movable property from the person of such child

As in force on 15 May 1998.

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369.Kidnapping or abducting child under 10 years with intent to steal movable property from the person of such child

Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of 10 years, with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine or to caning.