Section 318 of IPC : Section 318: 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 to bury the dead body of the child in her backyard without informing anyone, including her family and the authorities. By doing so, she intentionally conceals the birth and death of the child. Under Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code, she can be charged with the concealment of birth by secret disposal of...

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