Causing miscarraige
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Summary
Voluntarily causing a pregnant woman to miscarry is a crime punishable by up to three years' imprisonment, a fine, or both, unless the act was done in good faith to save the woman’s life. If the woman is quick with child (showing fetal movements), the punishment may extend to seven years and will also include a fine. A woman who causes her own miscarriage is also covered.
Example
Priya, six weeks pregnant, takes pills to induce a miscarriage. Because it was not done in good faith to save her life, she can be punished with up to three years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
Explanations
(1) A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.
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