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Section 312 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
312. 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 he 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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