Section 309 IPC — Attempt to Commit Suicide




Law · Criminal (IPC)

Section 309 IPC — Attempt to Commit Suicide

Whoever attempts to commit suicide — simple imprisonment up to one year, fine, or both; largely decriminalised under Mental Healthcare Act 2017.

Branch: Criminal (IPC) Jurisdiction: India

Definition

Whoever attempts to commit suicide — simple imprisonment up to one year, fine, or both; largely decriminalised under Mental Healthcare Act 2017.

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