The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 314 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of 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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Para I: Punishment--Imprisonment for 10 years and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Court of Session--Non-compoundable. Para II: Punishment--Imprisonment for life, or as above--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Court of Session--Non-compoundable.