Whoever causes isqat-i-haml shall be liable to punishment as ta'zir

Subs, ins & added by Act XV of 2010, ss.3-4 (w.e.f. 3-10-2007). years, if isqat-i-haml is caused with the consent of the woman; or
(b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, if isqat-i-haml is caused without the consent of the woman :

Provided that, if as a result of isqat-i-haml, any hurt is caused to woman or she dies, the convict shall also be liable to the punishment provided for such hurt or death as the case may be.