What was BNS 89 in the IPC?

Section 89 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 313 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

BNS 89: earlier IPC 313

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 89 was IPC 313.

Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.

Carried over

91% of the old wording kept

Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI

s. 313

Causing miscarriage without woman's consent

Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with ³[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNS 2023 · Ch. V

s. 89

Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.

Whoever commits the offence under section 88 without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Text from India Code