The Bombay High Court held that merely demanding repayment of a loan or following up with a borrower cannot amount to abetment of suicide. The Court clarified that Section 306 IPC requires clear evidence of intentional instigation, active encouragement, or conduct specifically intended to drive a person to take their own life.
The Supreme Court is taking action to address the alarming issue of unlicensed money lending and its impact on borrowers, involving the Union of India and the Delhi government in the case. Justices expressed concern about predatory lending practices and the severe consequences faced by borrowers. The Court aims to regulate these cases and protect individuals from falling into debt traps.
