IPC → BNS
IPC Section 315 in BNS
IPC Section 315 corresponds to BNS Section 91 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 315 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 91 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 91 — Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever before the birth of any child does any act with the intention of thereby preventing that child from being born alive or causing it to die after its birth, and does by such act prevent that child from being born alive, or causes it to die after its birth, shall, if such act be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the mother, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 315 in BNS?
IPC Section 315 is BNS Section 91 — Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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