Section 313
Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
Whoever commits the offence defined in
the last preceding section without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or
not, shall be punished with 1
[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).