Definition of Section 90 BNS According to the Government of India
What is Section 90 BNS?
Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.— (1) Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) Where the act referred to in sub-section (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said sub-section.
Explanation.— It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.