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Section 313 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.

Of the causing of miscarriage, of injuries to unborn children, of the exposure Of infants, and of the concealment of births.

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Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with 1 [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.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).



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