The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 312 is now BNS Section 88
312. Causing miscarriage.
Old law
IPC §312
312. Causing miscarriage.
312. 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.
Read more: IPC §312New law
BNS §88
88. Causing miscarriage.
88. 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.
Read more: BNS §88Explanation.—A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.