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 the dead body and may face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

A couple, upon discovering that their newborn has died shortly after birth, decides not to report the death to the authorities. Instead, they dispose of the dead body by throwing it into a nearby river to avoid any investigation or social embarrassment. Their actions are aimed at concealing the birth and death of the child. According to Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code, both individuals can be prosecuted for secretly disposing of the dead body to conceal the birth, and they may be subjected to imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.