Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
Full Text
(1) 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.
(2) Where the act referred to in sub-section (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said sub-section.
Explanation.—It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.
Plain English Summary
Punishes acts done with the intent to cause miscarriage if they result in the death of the woman, with enhanced punishment if done without her consent.
Key Legal Elements
- Act done with intent to cause miscarriage of a pregnant woman
- The act causes the death of the woman
- Knowledge of the likelihood of death is not essential
- Stricter punishment if done without the woman's consent
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine; (Imprisonment for life or up to 10 years and fine if done without consent)
Practical Note
The explanation clarifies that actual knowledge of likelihood of death is not required, meaning the prosecution only needs to prove the intent to cause miscarriage and the resulting death.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) जो कोई, किसी गर्भवती महिला का गर्भपात कराने के इरादे से, ऐसा कोई कार्य करेगा जिससे ऐसी महिला की मृत्यु हो जाए, उसे दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दस वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने के लिए भी उत्तरदायी होगा।
(2) जहां उप-धारा (1) में निर्दिष्ट कार्य महिला की सहमति के बिना किया जाता है, तो उसे आजीवन कारावास से, या उक्त उप-धारा में निर्दिष्ट दंड से दंडित किया जाएगा।
स्पष्टीकरण—इस अपराध के लिए यह आवश्यक नहीं है कि अपराधी को यह ज्ञात हो कि उसके कार्य से मृत्यु होना संभाव्य है।