Supreme Court: Calling Husband Impotent Not Abetment to Suicide
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court ruled that calling a husband impotent or infertile does not amount to abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court quashed the case against the wife…
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Breaking Up or Refusing Marriage Not Abetment of Suicide, Rules Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that ending a relationship or refusing marriage cannot be considered abetment of suicide, emphasizing the need for clear intent and instigation under Section 306 IPC.