IPC 314 vs BNS 90: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
Section 314 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 90 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 90% of the old wording is kept; 10 words removed and 13 words added.
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IPC section 314Death 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 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.
BNS section 90Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
(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.
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