Section 91 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with act done with intent to prevent child Being born alive or to cause it to die After birth. Under the old law this was Section 315 of the IPC.
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Section 91 BNS - Act done with intent to prevent child Being born alive or to cause it to die After birth
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 91 - Act done with intent to prevent child Being born alive or to cause it to die After birth
- Old provision
- Section 315 IPC
- Punishment
- Impr isonment for 10 ye ars, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 91 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 315 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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