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.
Section history
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 30 November 2008.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 30 November 2008 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 369]