IPC → BNS
IPC Section 316 in BNS
IPC Section 316 corresponds to BNS Section 92 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 316 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 92 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 92 — Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide
Drafting note. No change.
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. Illustration. A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is t…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 316 in BNS?
IPC Section 316 is BNS Section 92 — Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide.
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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