IPCChapter XVI

S. 312

Causing miscarraige

Description

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.

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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

  1. Causing miscarriage
  2. If the woman be quick with child
  1. 3 Years or Fine or Both
  2. 7 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

  1. Non-Cognizable
  2. Non-Cognizable
  1. Bailable
  2. Bailable
  1. Magistrate First Class
  2. Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The woman to whom miscarriage is caused, with the permission of the Court