A suicide note alone is not proof enough to charge someone with abetting a suicide, the Bombay high court has said in a decision that is likely to spur a debate on the contentious issue.
The HC ruled last week that one cannot be held guilty of abetment “merely because a relationship fails”.
There must be evidence of the accused having “intentionally aided, or instigated” the victim to end his or her life.
Article referred: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/suicide-note-not-proof-enough-for-abetment-charge-rules-hc/story-ZSaEhaKVfSJuahkS1N4hlL.html
The HC ruled last week that one cannot be held guilty of abetment “merely because a relationship fails”.
There must be evidence of the accused having “intentionally aided, or instigated” the victim to end his or her life.
Article referred: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/suicide-note-not-proof-enough-for-abetment-charge-rules-hc/story-ZSaEhaKVfSJuahkS1N4hlL.html
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