Section 237 - Abandonment of child under twelve years.

Whoever being the father or mother or having the care of a child under the age of twelve years exposes or leaves that child in a place with the intention of wholly abandoning the child, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.

Explanation

This section does not prevent the trial of the offender for culpable homicide if the child dies in consequence of the exposure or abandonment.