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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 315Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of the causing of Miscarriage, of Injuries to unborn Children, of the Exposure of Infants, and of the Concealment of Births.

s. 315

315. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth 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.

End of s. 315.

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