Abetment of suicide
Full Text
If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Plain English Summary
Punishes anyone who abets the commission of suicide by a person with up to ten years imprisonment and fine.
Key Legal Elements
- Suicide must have been committed by a person
- Accused must have abetted (instigated, aided, or conspired) the commission of suicide
- The abetment must have a direct nexus to the suicide
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
Practical Note
Corresponds to the widely cited IPC Section 306. Crucial in cases of domestic harassment, dowry harassment, or professional bullying that directly leads to a victim ending their life. Intentional instigation or active encouragement must be established.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि कोई व्यक्ति आत्महत्या कर लेता है, तो जो कोई भी ऐसी आत्महत्या किए जाने का दुष्प्रेरण करेगा, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दस वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने के लिए भी दायी होगा।