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Section 314 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
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 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 104[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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- Section 156: Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed
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