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Section 89 BNS — Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 30

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89. 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.

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