January 20, 2025
Abetment of Suicide Charges Should Not Be ‘Mechanically’ Invoked: SC
The Supreme Court emphasized the need to sensitize investigating agencies and courts in cases under Section 306 of the IPC, noting that such provisions should not be misused for untenable prosecutions.
Under Section 107 IPC, abetment includes:
To prove abetment of suicide, it must be shown that the accused directly instigated or aided the deceased in dying by suicide. Punishment under Section 306 IPC includes imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine.
As per NCRB 2022 data, the conviction rate for abetment to suicide cases was 17.5%, much lower than the overall IPC conviction rate of 69.8%.
By emphasizing these principles, the SC seeks to prevent abuse of legal provisions while ensuring genuine cases are prosecuted effectively.
आत्महत्या के लिए उकसाने के आरोपों को ‘यांत्रिक रूप से’ नहीं लगाया जाना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आईपीसी की धारा 306 के तहत मामलों में जांच एजेंसियों और अदालतों को संवेदनशील बनाने की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया है, यह सुनिश्चित करते हुए कि इन प्रावधानों का दुरुपयोग अनुचित मुकदमों के लिए न हो।
आईपीसी की धारा 107 के तहत उकसावे में शामिल हैं:
आत्महत्या के लिए उकसावे को साबित करने के लिए यह दिखाना आवश्यक है कि आरोपी ने मृतक को आत्महत्या करने के लिए सीधे तौर पर उकसाया या मदद की। धारा 306 के तहत सजा में 10 साल तक की कैद और जुर्माना शामिल है।
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने इन सिद्धांतों पर जोर देते हुए कहा कि कानूनी प्रावधानों के दुरुपयोग को रोकना और वास्तविक मामलों में प्रभावी ढंग से मुकदमा चलाना सुनिश्चित करना आवश्यक है।
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