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| (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. | (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. | |
| - | (2) Where the act referred to in sub-section (1) is done without | + | |
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| - | 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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