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

Section 94 BNS | BNS 94

Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child die before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavours to conceal the birth of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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FAQs of BNS Section 94

  1. 94 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 94 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.

  2. 94 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 94 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 94 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 94 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 94 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 94 of the BNS is triable by the Magistrate of the first class.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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