Section 369Chapter XVI

Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person

OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any moveable 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.