The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter V – Of Offences Against Woman and Child

Section 89 – Causing miscarriage without woman's consent

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

89. Causing miscarriage without woman's consent

Whoever commits the offence under section 88 without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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