IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 316 IPC

Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide-

Offence

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,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 316 IPC

Section 316 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide-”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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