Penal Code · s 312

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s 312Causing miscarriage

Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry shall -

(a)

if such miscarriage is not done in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, fine or both; and

(b)

if the woman is quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years and fine.

Explanation -

A woman who causes herself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section.