Section 318Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
In force
Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of the causing of Miscarriage, of Injuries to unborn Children, of the Exposure of Infants, and of the Concealment of Births.
s. 318
318. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body 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.