IPC Section 312: Causing Miscarriage
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IPC Section 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 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Causing miscarriage | If the woman be quick with child |
| Punishment | 3 Years or Fine or Both | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | The woman to whom miscarriage is caused, with the permission of the Court | The woman to whom miscarriage is caused, with the permission of the Court |
