Quashes Abetment of Suicide Charges Against Accused Mother Under Section 306 IPC

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Supreme Court Quashes Abetment of Suicide Charges Against Accused Mother Under Section 306 IPC, Holds Disapproval of Relationship and Casual Remarks Insufficient to Establish Instigation or Mens Rea

1. Court’s Decision The Supreme Court quashed the charges against the appellant, Laxmi Das, under Section 306 IPC. It observed that neither her actions nor her alleged remarks amounted to…

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Rawlaw January 21, 2025

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