Section 317 of IPC : Section 317: Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Sita, a couple living in a small village in India, have a 10-year-old son named Arjun. Due to financial difficulties, they decide they can no longer take care of him. One night, they leave Arjun at a busy railway station with no intention of returning to get him. A passerby finds Arjun crying and informs the police. Upon investigation, the police discover that Ravi and Sita abandoned their child. Under Section 317 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi and Sita can be charged with exposing and abandoning their child, which could result in imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Meena, a single mother, is overwhelmed with the responsibility of taking care of her 8-year-old daughter, Priya. One day, she decides to leave Priya at a local temple,...

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