News Bombay High Court: “Allegations of Harassment Do Not Automatically Constitute Abetment to Suicide” — Conviction Set Aside for Lack of Mens Rea, “Mere harassment, absent any clear intention to drive the victim to suicide, cannot amount to abetment under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code.” RawlawOctober 28, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Forest Official Accused of Abetment to Suicide, Observes: “No direct or indirect instigation can be inferred from vague allegations” RawlawAugust 2, 20256 min read
News Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case: “Failure to Return Money and Intemperate Language Cannot Be Construed as Abetment” RawlawJuly 26, 20255 min read
News Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Suo Motu Conviction in Abetment of Suicide Case — “Accused Cannot Be Left Worse-Off for Filing Appeal; Section 401(3) CrPC Bars High Court from Converting Acquittal into Conviction Using Revisional Powers” RawlawJune 14, 20255 min read