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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 315 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

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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