Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 312. Causing miscarriage.
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.
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Cognizable or not? |
Non-cognizable |
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Whether Bailable? |
Bailable |
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Compoundable or not? |
Compoundable (by woman to whom miscarriage is caused) |
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Triable by whom? |
Magistrate of the first class |
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