Section 238 - Cruelty to children.

Whoever having the charge or care of a child under the age of fifteen years or being in a position of authority over him willfully ill-treats or neglects him in such a way as to cause him unnecessary suffering, shall be punished-

(a) with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both; and

(b) if the ill treatment or neglect results in serious injury to the health of such child, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine or with both.