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.

Explanation.—A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.

Bullet Points on Section 88 BNS:

• Intentional Miscarriage: Penalizes intentionally causing a pregnant woman to miscarry, except in cases where it’s done in good faith to save her life.
• Penalties: If not “quick with child,” the perpetrator can face up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both. If the woman is “quick with child,” the penalty can extend to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine.
• Self-Induced Miscarriage: Clarifies that the section applies to women who cause themselves to miscarry as well.