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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Infanticide
Infanticide is the offence of a mother killing her child under the age of 12 months while suffering from mental disturbance caused by childbirth or lactation. It is treated as a distinct offence from murder.
The law recognizes the unique psychological and physical effects of childbirth. As a result, punishment is typically more lenient, often focusing on treatment rather than imprisonment.
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