314. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage. If act done without woman’s consent

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 for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the act is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty years.

Explanation—It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.