The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair alone cannot attract charges under Section 306 IPC. Direct or proximate instigation is essential to prove abetment of suicide, setting a crucial legal precedent.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday questioned whether Section 306 IPC could apply in the suicide case of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who accused senior officials of caste-based harassment. The Court asked the petitioner to show any Supreme Court ruling where conviction was based on similar allegations.
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The Supreme Court reinforced that delays in filing complaints about marital cruelty do not negate the existence of such cruelty, as evidenced in a case involving a deceased woman’s husband and in-laws. While they were not charged with abetting suicide, proceedings under Section 498A IPC will continue based on allegations of mental and physical harassment.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed criminal charges against a teacher and school trustee accused of driving a student to suicide through slapping and humiliation. The court ruled there was no evidence of instigation toward suicide. The decision cited lack of evidence and emphasized the need for close linkage between instigation and the act of suicide.
Parakramsinh Jadeja, held in custody since August 27, 2023, for allegedly encouraging a watchman’s suicide, has been granted bail by the Gujarat High Court. The case emerged from the watchman’s earlier support for Jadeja’s brother in a property dispute. The court found no evidence of intent to drive the watchman to suicide, leading to the bail decision.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that advising a partner to marry according to parental wishes does not constitute abetment to suicide, setting a precedent for future cases. The court clarified that instigation or facilitation of suicide must be proven for abetment. This judgment emphasizes the distinction between relationship complexities and legal accountability.
