Article 544 — Infanticide.

(1) A mother who intentionally kids her infant while she is in labour or white still suffering from the direct effect thereof, is punishable, according to the circumstances of the case, with simple imprisonment. Where the crime is attempted, the Court shall mitigate the punishment (Art. 180) if no injury has been done to the intent. (2) A mother who kills her child, either intentionally or by negligence, in circumstances other than those specified under sub-article (1) of this Article shall be tried according to the relevant provisions of this Code regarding homicide. (3) Another person, being a principal, an instigator or an accomplice in the crime committed under sub-article (1) of this Article, is excluded from the benefits of extenuation, and is punishable under the general provisions relating to homicide, according to the circumstances and the degree of his guilt. Section.- II Crimes against Life Unborn; Abortion