Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with attempt to commit suicide.
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Section 309 IPC - Attempt to commit suicide
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 309 - Attempt to commit suicide
IPC → new law: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| - | Omitted | Not carried forward as a general offence; Section 226 BNS penalises an attempt to suicide only when it is made to compel or restrain a public servant, and the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 presumes severe stress in a person who attempts suicide. |
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