IPC Section 317

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 317

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.

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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Exposure of a child under 12 Years of age by parent or person having care of it with intention of wholly abandoning it

7 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class; Session in M.P.

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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