BNS Section 93

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

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S. 93

Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.

Description

Whoever being the father or mother of a child under the age of twelve years, or having the care of such child, shall expose or leave such child in any place with the intention of wholly abandoning such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Explanation: This section is not intended to prevent the trial of the offender for murder or culpable homicide, as the case may be, if the child die in consequence of the exposure.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.
  • Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Magistrate of the first class.

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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