BNS Section 90 — Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
Section 90 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses “Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage”. Read the provision below with its qualifications, exceptions and chapter context; the official source is linked alongside it.
90. Death caused by act done with intent to cause 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. ¶
Source edition: 6 October 2025. This preview uses extracted India Code text. Editorial verification and checks for subsequent amendments and commencement notifications are pending. About the source →