92. 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, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section.
BNS Section 92: Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide
Section 92 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide. It replaces IPC 316 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 92 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Causing death of a quick unborn child by an act amounting to culpable homicide. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 92
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 316: Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide
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