Section 338A: Punishment for Isqat i haml

Whoever causes isqat i haml shall be liable to punishment as ta'zir (a) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, if isqat i haml is caused with the consent of the woman; or (b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, if isqat i haml is caused without the consent of the woman : Provided that, if as a result of isqat i haml, any hurt is caused to woman or she dies, the convict shall also be liable to the punishment provided for such hurt or death as the case may be.

Effective date: 1862-01-01

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