Penal Code · s 314

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s 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 for a term not exceeding 10 years and fine.

If the act is done without the consent of the woman, he shall be punished with imprisonment for 15 years.

138 CAP.22

Penal Code

Explanation -

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