Whoever does any act under such circumstances, that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide, and does by such act cause the death of a quick unborn child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Illustration.

A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section.

Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

  • Punishment:
    • Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Court of Session

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