Section 314Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
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.
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314. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage 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, [If act done without women's consent] and if the act is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punished either with [imprisonment] for life, or with the punishment above-mentioned. Explanation.It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.