Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 89 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 89: Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent (Legacy IPC Section 313)

Statutory Classification Details

Causing miscarriage without

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life, orwomen's consent.imprisonment for 10 years and fine