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 ===== 90. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage =====
-. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.—(1) Whoever, with intent to
+(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.
-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
+(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.
-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
+**Explanation**. — It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.
-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
+**Classification**.
-cause death.
+**90(1).** Cognizable — Non-bailable — Triable by the Court of Session — Punishable with imprisonment for ten years and fine — Non-compoundable.
+**90(2).** Cognizable — Non-bailable — Triable by the Court of Session — Punishable with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years and fine — Non-compoundable.
+(See [[bnss:first_schedule]])
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