BNS 88 — Causing miscarriage.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

88. Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall,
if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving
the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment of either description
for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and,
if the woman be quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall
also be liable to fine.
Explanation.—A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the
meaning of this section.
Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.

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