Section 312. Causing miscarraige

312. Causing miscarraige . — Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall, if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if the woman be quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956). 2. Ins. by Act 24 of 1870, s. 11. 3. Ins. by Act 12 of 1891, s. 2 and the Second Sch. 4. Subs. by Act 8 of 1882, s. 7, for "and shall also be liable to fine". Explanation . — A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.