Section 88 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
**Section 88 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 – Causing Miscarriage**
Section 88 of the BNS, 2023 addresses the offense of voluntarily causing a woman with child to miscarry. The section outlines the circumstances under which such an act is punishable and specifies the penalties involved.([aaptaxlaw.com][1])
### Key Provisions of Section 88
* **Voluntary Miscarriage**: The section applies to individuals who voluntarily cause a woman with child to miscarry.([snappar.com][2])
* **Exceptions for Saving Life**: If the miscarriage is caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, it is not considered an offense under this section.([thelawadvice.com][3])
* **Punishment**:
* **General Case**: Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
* **If the Woman is Quick with Child**: Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.([indiankanoon.org][4], [sudhirrao.com][5])
* **Explanation**: A woman who causes herself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section.([snappar.com][2])
This provision is part of Chapter 5 of the BNS, 2023, which deals with offenses against women and children. Section 88 specifically addresses the act of causing a miscarriage and sets forth the legal consequences for such actions.
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