Overview: This section makes an attempt to commit suicide an offence. It prescribes punishment for the same. This motive behind inserting this section is that, as a person does not take birth on his on a wish, then he can’t be allowed to take away his life on his own.
Meaning of Suicide: ‘SUICIDE’ has no such particular definition in any of the book. Speaking in layman language, it is the voluntary end of one’s own life due to certain external factors. Suicide is the only act which is not penalized under any of the mandatory and obligatory provisions of Criminal Law primarily because of the reason of non-existence of the person committing the offence.
Reasons why any
person takes such a harsh step to end one’s own life:
1. Fear of failure in exams
2. Continuous exposure to harsh treatment either by the husband or by any of his
relatives
3. Poverty
4. Inability to withstand the infirmity or disease
5. Not being allowed or not being able to earn a living
Punishment for Attempt
to commit suicide under Section 309 IPC: This section provides punishment to any person who attempts to commit suicide and does any act
towards the commission of such offence. The section says that the person shall
be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or
with fine, or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attempt to commit suicide | Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| Offence | Attempt to commit suicide |
|---|---|
| Punishment | Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
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