Section 90

Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 45 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Chapter V: Of offences against woman and child Sections 63 to 99

    (1) Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
    (2) Where the act referred to in sub-section (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said sub-section.
    Explanation.—It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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