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Section 144: Deserting a child under 14 is a crime

144.Desertion of children

Any person who, being the parent, guardian or other person having the lawful care or charge of a child under the age of fourteen years, and being able to maintain that child, wilfully and without lawful or reasonable cause deserts the child and leaves the child without means of support, commits a misdemeanour.

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You have a legal duty to support your child under 14 years if you are able to do so. Wilfully deserting the child and leaving them without means of su...

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