IPC Section 369
π IPC Section 369 β Kidnapping or abducting child under 10 years with intent to steal from its person
β What does it say?
Whoever kidnaps or abducts a child below the age of 10 years
With the intention of stealing anything from the childβs person (like money, jewelry, or other belongings)
Shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
β Key Points
Age of the child
The child must be under 10 years of age.
If the victim is above 10, other sections (like Section 360 or 361 IPC) may apply.
Kidnapping or abduction
Kidnapping: Taking or enticing a child against the will of the child or guardians.
Abduction: Taking a child by deceit, persuasion, or without consent.
Intent to steal
The offence specifically requires intent to steal from the child.
If the child is kidnapped for other reasons (like ransom, trafficking), different sections apply.
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years (hard labour possible)
Fine (amount decided by the court)
β Example Cases
A person lures a 7-year-old child to take jewelry from her β falls under Section 369.
Someone abducts an 8-year-old to steal money from her pocket β Section 369 applies.
Kidnapping a child for ransom β Section 364A IPC (different offence).
Kidnapping a child above 10 years β Section 360/361 IPC (different offence).
βοΈ Related Sections
Section 360 IPC β Kidnapping from lawful guardianship (child above 10)
Section 361 IPC β Kidnapping minor from lawful guardianship
Section 364 IPC β Kidnapping or abducting to murder
Section 364A IPC β Kidnapping for ransom, slavery, or trafficking
β
In short:
Section 369 IPC punishes anyone who kidnaps or abducts a child under 10 years of age with the intent to steal from the child, with rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
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