BNS Section 94 – Infanticide
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 94
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever being the mother of a child under the age of twelve months causes the death of such child by any wilful act or omission with the intention of concealing the birth of such child or disposing of the dead body shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
New provision in BNS. Up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
