Forensic Medicine · Forensic Sexology & Obstetrics

Legal Aspects of Abortion (BNS Sections)

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BNS Provisions

Section 88 BNS — Causing Miscarriage

Whoever voluntarily causes miscarriage of a woman shall be punished, unless the act is done in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman.

Causing miscarriage without the woman's consent is punishable more severely.

Section 90 BNS — Death Caused by Act Done with Intent to Cause Miscarriage

Punishment for causing death of a woman by an act intended to cause miscarriage.

Summary of BNS Provisions

SectionOffence
Sec. 88 BNSCausing miscarriage
Sec. 89 BNSCausing miscarriage without woman's consent
Sec. 90 BNSDeath caused while attempting miscarriage