Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent
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Summary
Causing a woman to have a miscarriage without her consent is a very serious offence. It applies regardless of how far along the pregnancy is. The offender may be punished with life imprisonment, or with imprisonment up to ten years, and must also pay a fine.
Example
Priya goes to a clinic for a checkup, but the staff induces a miscarriage without her consent. The person who caused the miscarriage can face life imprisonment or up to ten years in prison plus a fine under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits the offence under section 86 without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session
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