# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 314: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/314/

## Text

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. 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.

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