Indian Penal Code, 1860
Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.—
Section
317
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
317. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.—
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 dies in consequence of the exposure.