IPC 312 — Causing miscarraige

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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