BNS Section 90

BNS section 90 deals with death caused by an act done with the intent to cause a 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.

(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.

Explanation
It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.

Key Points on BNS-90

Section BNS-90 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) addresses severe offenses involving harm to pregnant women, specifically targeting those who, with the intent to cause a miscarriage, end up causing the death of the woman.

1. Intent to Cause Miscarriage
 

• Key Element: The offender's intention to cause a miscarriage is central to this section. The resulting death of the woman due to any act performed with this intention leads to serious punishment.
   

2. Punishment (with Consent)
 

• Imprisonment: If the miscarriage is intended and causes the woman's death, the punishment may include imprisonment for a term extending up to ten years.
   

• Fine: In addition to imprisonment, the offender may also be liable to pay a fine .
   

3. Punishment (without Consent)
 

• Life Imprisonment: If the act is carried out without the woman’s consent and leads to her death, the punishment can be life imprisonment or the punishment described in subsection (1), which is imprisonment up to ten years .
   

4. Seriousness of the Crime
 

• This law emphasizes the protection of women's bodily autonomy and life by punishing those who take actions that endanger or harm them without consent, particularly in cases related to pregnancy.
   

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