Section 90. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
(1)
Whoever, with intent to
cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall
be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall
also be liable to fine.
cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall
be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall
also be liable to fine.
(2)
Where the act referred to in sub-section (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be
punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said sub-section.
punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said sub-section.
ExplanationIt is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to
cause death.