Revised Penal Code Art. 270: Statutory

Statute: Revised Penal Code
Article: Art. 270
Topic: Statutory provision
Status: In force
Year: 1949

The provision

Art. 270. Kidnapping and failure to return a minor. — The penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who, being entrusted with the custody of a minor person, shall deliberately fail to restore the latter to his parents or guardians.

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