IPC Section 314 — Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
the causing miscarriage, injuries to unborn children, the exposure infants, and the concealment births
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine”
Summary
If a person does something to a pregnant woman intending to cause a miscarriage, and that act results in the woman's death, that person can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and also a fine.
Official 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;
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §90 — Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
