BNS Section 90: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 314
Procedural Classification Summary
Death caused by an act done
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearswith intent to causeand fine. miscarriage
If act done without
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for life,women's consent.or as above
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Heading of para-2 “if act done without woman’s consent” is excluded. The words "Where the act referred to in sub-section (1)” are added.