IPC Section 314: Death Caused By Act Done With Intent To Cause Miscarriage

Mehul Joshi January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

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IPC Section 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 ¹ 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.

Amendments

Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

-Text In Indian Penal Code

Offence	Death caused by an act done with intent to cause miscarriage	If act done without woman’s consent
Punishment	10 Years + Fine	Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance	Cognizable	Cognizable
Bail	Non-bailable	Non-bailable
Triable By	Court of Session	Court of Session
Offence Compoundable	Offence is NOT Compoundable	Offence is NOT Compoundable