IPC → BNS
IPC Section 317 in BNS
IPC Section 317 corresponds to BNS Section 93 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 317 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 93 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 93 — Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it
Drafting note. No change.
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 die in consequence of the exposure.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 317 in BNS?
IPC Section 317 is BNS Section 93 — Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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