Section 315 of IPC : Section 315: Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A woman named Priya is seven months pregnant. Her husband, Raj, does not want the child to be born. Raj secretly administers a harmful substance to Priya with the intention of causing a miscarriage. As a result, Priya suffers a miscarriage, and the child is not born alive. Raj's actions are not done in good faith to save Priya's life but rather to prevent the child from being born. Under Section 315 of the Indian Penal Code, Raj can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

A doctor named Dr. Sharma is approached by a couple who do not want their newborn child. The co...

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