Section 317 of the Indian Penal Code punishes the offence of exposure and abandonment of a child under 12 years by parent or person having care of it. Section 304 of the Indian Penal code provides for punishment for the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. ‘A’ exposes her child with the knowledge that she is thereby likely to cause its death. The child dies in consequence of such exposure. In such circumstances ‘A’ may be

Option A: charged with and convicted of the offence under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code

Option B: charged with the convicted of the offences under Sections 317 and 304 of the Indian Penal Code

Option C: charged with the convicted of the offence under Section 317 of the Indian Penal Code

Option D: charged with the offences under Sections 317 and 304 of the Indian Penal Code but convicted only for the offence under Section 304

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

As per the provision under section 317 and 304 of IPC he is convicted

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