Indian Penal Code, 1860
Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.—
Section
314
Punishment
Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
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 woman’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.