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Section 96 BNS — Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 30

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96.Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that it is likely that such child will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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