Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Punishes the kidnapping or abduction of a child under ten years old with the intent to steal ornaments, clothes, or other movable property from their person.
Key Legal Elements
- Kidnapping or abduction of child under ten years of age
- Intent to dishonestly take movable property from child's person
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Practical Note
Often invoked in cases of child abduction for stealing gold ornaments. The prosecution must prove the age of the child is under ten and the dishonest intent to steal from the child.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई दस वर्ष से कम आयु के किसी बालक का इस आशय से व्यपहरण या अपहरण करेगा कि उस बालक के शरीर से कोई चल संपत्ति बेईमानी से ले ले, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि सात वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने के लिए भी दायी होगा।