Causing miscarriage without woman's consent
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Punishes the act of causing miscarriage without the pregnant woman's consent, regardless of the stage of pregnancy.
Key Legal Elements
- Voluntarily causing miscarriage
- Done without the woman's consent
- Applies regardless of whether the woman is quick with child or not
Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
Practical Note
Since it is a very grave offense violating bodily autonomy, it is non-bailable and triable by the Court of Session. Consent must be voluntary and free from coercion.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई धारा 88 के अधीन अपराध, महिला की सहमति के बिना करता है, चाहे वह महिला स्पंदनगर्भा हो या न हो, उसे आजीवन कारावास से, या दोनों में से किसी भी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दस वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और वह जुर्माने का भी दायी होगा।