In Brief
Kanchan Sharma's criminal appeal challenges the High Court's refusal to quash proceedings charging her with abetting suicide (Section 306 IPC) and atrocity offences under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. The deceased had harassed and stalked her, threatening suicide if she refused marriage; he later consumed poison at her house. The Supreme Court held that abetment requires credible evidence of a positive, direct act of instigation; mere self-serving allegations and vague statements without corroboration are insufficient. Applying the four-step test from Rajiv Thapar, the Court found no material showing any relation or active involvement by her and quashed the proceedings as a travesty of justice.
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