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SECTION 313 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Causing miscarriage without woman's consent
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(In place of words “defined in last preceding section” previous section number is mentioned in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 89 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 313 in Simple Words
Section 313 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone commits the offense mentioned in the preceding section (causing miscarriage and death of a woman) without the woman's consent, whether she is pregnant or not, they can be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is the meaning of IPC 313?
Punishment. Cause miscarriage with woman's consent. Prison for life or 10 years + fine.
What is the difference between IPC 312 and 313?
In conclusion, there are two possible situations that can arise when a miscarriage is caused by a pregnant woman. (a) The woman consented to miscarriage. (b) The woman did not consent. The IPC Section 312 governs the first case and Section 313 the second. 2 Dec 2019
