Section 314 of IPC : Section 314: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage if act done without woman's consent
IPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi, a man in his mid-30s, is in a relationship with Priya, who is pregnant. Ravi does not want the child and decides to take matters into his own hands. Without Priya's knowledge or consent, he slips an abortifacient drug into her drink, intending to cause a miscarriage. Unfortunately, the drug causes severe complications, and Priya dies as a result. Under Section 314 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be charged with causing Priya's death with the intent to cause a miscarriage without her consent. He faces imprisonment for life or a term that may extend to ten years, along with a fine.
Example 2:
Dr. Sharma, a licensed medical practitioner, is approached by a man named Arjun who wants to terminate his wife's pregnancy without her consent. Dr. Sharma, motivated by the substantial amount of money offered by Arjun, agrees to perform the procedure secretly. During the illegal abortion, the woman suffers from severe internal bleeding and dies. Dr. Sharma, despite being a medical professional, can be charged under Section 314 of the Indian Penal Code for causing the death of the woman with the intent to cause a miscarriage without her consent. He faces imprisonment for life or a term that may extend to ten years, along with a fine.