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IPC Section 317 - Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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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.
IPC 317 in Simple Words
Section 317 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who is the parent or caretaker of a child under twelve years and intentionally leaves the child in a place with the intention of completely abandoning them can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years, or a fine, or both.
Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure of a child under 12 Years of age by parent or person having care of it with intention of wholly abandoning it | 7 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class; Session in M.P. |
Offence : Exposure of a child under 12 Years of age by parent or person having care of it with intention of wholly abandoning it
Punishment : 7 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class; Session in M.P.
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