BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 93 BNS

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

Offence

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,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 93 BNS

Section 93 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years of age, by parent or person having care of it”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.