Official Text
“Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child died before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavors to conceal the birth of such child, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Secret disposal of dead body.
- Of a child.
- Intent to conceal birth.
Potential Defenses:
- No intent to conceal.
- Lawful disposal.
- Medical necessity.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Secretly burying stillborn children, disposing of infant remains, concealing pregnancy outcomes.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Proper burial, medical procedures, or lawful disposal.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both