The Indian Penal Code, 1860
CHAPTER XI to XX
CHAPTER XVI: OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of the causing of Miscarriage, of Injuries to unborn Children, of the Exposure of Infants, and of the concealment of Births
Section 312: Causing miscarriage
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Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Rita is three months pregnant and her boyfriend, Raj, does not want the child. Raj convinces Rita to take some pills that he obtained illegally to terminate the pregnancy. Rita takes the pills and suffers a miscarriage. Since Raj voluntaril