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Section 88 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Of causing miscarriage, etc.
88. Causing miscarriage.
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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- Section 20: Act of a child under seven years of age
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- Section 13: Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
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