94. Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child die before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavours to conceal the birth of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 94: Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. It replaces IPC 318 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 94 is cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 94
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 318: Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
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