IPC Section 316. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 16
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Affecting The Human Body - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Causing death of a quick unborn child by an act amounting to culpable homicide. Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-Bailable Court of Session. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security