IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 313. Causing miscarriage without woman's consent

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

313. Causing miscarriage without woman's consent . — Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with[1] [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.

Source: India Code