FIR Registered Against Doctor and Hospital Staff in Newborn Sale Case

Allegations of Selling a Newborn

Mumbai: An FIR has been filed against a doctor and four individuals associated with a Govandi hospital for allegedly attempting to sell a newborn baby boy for Rs 5 lakh.

Details of the Incident

According to police reports, the doctor and the hospital’s staff manager assisted a 20-year-old unmarried woman, known to the doctor, in delivering her baby at the facility without adhering to the necessary medical or legal protocols. The woman, who was eight months pregnant, gave birth prematurely. Following the delivery, she abandoned the child, leading the accused to hand over the baby to a woman referred to as Shama, also known as Shafa or Tom Boy. Shama then attempted to sell the infant to another woman named Darshana.

Police Investigation and Legal Action

The case came to light on Saturday after authorities received a tip-off, prompting a police raid at the hospital where the doctor was discovered to be engaged in these illicit activities. The group was reportedly attempting to sell the baby for Rs 5 lakh.

Charges Filed

Charges have been brought against the accused under multiple sections of various laws, including:
– Sections 93 (offense of abandoning a child under 12 years of age by a parent or legal guardian), 143(4) (punishment for the trafficking of a child), and 3(5) (joint liability for a criminal act) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
– Sections 75 and 81 (punishment for cruelty to a child) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
– Sections 8 and 25 of the Birth and Death Registration Act.
– Sections 33 and 36 of the Maharashtra Medical Professions Act, 1961.

Ongoing Investigation

A police officer from Shivaji Nagar stated, “We have registered a case and are investigating further. The probe aims to identify the intended buyer and to establish whether the accused were involved in similar offenses in the past.”

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