Site navigation

Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is designed to curb infanticide -

"Section 91 of the BNS" (formerly section 315 IPC) is designed to curb infanticide: it punishes an act done before the birth of a child with intent to prevent it from being…

Choose your answer

Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is designed to curb infanticide -

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer D

"Section 91 of the BNS" (formerly section 315 IPC) is designed to curb infanticide: it punishes an act done before the birth of a child with intent to prevent it from being born alive or to cause it to die after its birth, with imprisonment up to ten years, or fine, or both.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic