Of Offences Against Woman And Child
BNS Section 88 - Causing miscarriage
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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.