Section 94 of BNS : Section 94: Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A woman gives birth to a stillborn child at home. Fearing social stigma and legal repercussions, she decides not to inform anyone about the birth. Instead, she secretly buries the dead body of the child in her backyard. Later, the authorities discover the burial site and investigate the matter. Under Section 94 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the woman can be charged with concealing the birth of the child by secretly disposing of the dead body. She may face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

A couple has an unplanned pregnancy and the child is born prematurely and dies shortly after birth. To avoid the emotional and social consequences, they decide not to report the birth or death to any authorities. Instead, they dispose of the dead body by throwing it into a nearby river. When the body is later discovered and traced back to them, they are charged under Section 94 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for intentionally concealing the birth of the child by secretly disposing of the dead body. They could be sentenced to imprisonment for up to two years, fined, or both.