PPC Section 338-C | Punishment for Isqat-i-janin:

PPC Section 338-C

Punishment for Isqat-i-janin:

Whoever causes isqat-i-ianin shall be liable to:-

(a) one-twentieth of the diyat if the child is born dead;
(b) full diyat if the child is born alive but dies as a result of any act of the offender; and
(c) imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years as ta'zir:
 
Provided that, if there are more than one child in the womb of the woman, the offender shall be liable to separate diyat or ta'zir, as the case may be/for every such child:
Provided further that if, as a result of isqat-i-fanin, any hurt is caused to the woman or she dies, the offender shall also be liable to the punishment provided for such hurt or death, as the case may be.

Offence Cognizance Summons/-Warrant Bailable/-NotBailable Punishment Triable By
Isqat-i-janin May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not bailable Diyat, ta'zir and Imprisonment of either description for seven years and punishment provided for the kind of hurt or death, if caused. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
Offence: Not bailable --- Isqat-i-janin
Punishment--- Diyat, ta'zir and Imprisonment of either description for seven years and punishment provided for the kind of hurt or death, if caused.
Accused POLICE Police Officer

Explanation of PPC Section 338-C

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