Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of whether the High Court was justified in setting aside the Trial Court’s order to summon an accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for abetment to suicide. This case, Harjinder Singh vs. The State […]
Date of the Judgment: April 30, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 607 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Augustine George Masih, J. When can harsh words lead to a charge of encouraging someone to commit suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question, emphasizing the necessity of a direct and proximate link between the
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 581 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. When does the relentless torment for dowry cross the line into abetment of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in Shakuntla Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, a case
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 07, 2025 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. When a young woman dies mysteriously within two years of marriage, suspicion often falls on the husband and in-laws. But what happens when the evidence is unclear and the cause of death is uncertain? The Supreme Court of India
Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 05, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 322 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When can words or actions be considered as instigating someone to commit suicide? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Patel Babubhai Manohardas & Ors. vs. State of Gujarat.
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 7th February, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 168 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI; Sanjay Kumar, J.; K. V. Viswanathan, J. When a family tragedy unfolds, how does the justice system ensure a fair and impartial investigation? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Ayyub &
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment Charges Against Mother in Suicide Case: Laxmi Das vs. State of West Bengal (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a mother’s disapproval of her son’s relationship and remarks made to the deceased constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Laxmi Das vs.
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case: Mamta Kaur vs. State of Punjab (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted in a case of abetment to suicide. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Abetment to Suicide Case Name: Mamta Kaur vs. State of Punjab [Judgment Date]: 9th January 2025 Date of
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment to Suicide Charges: Prakash & Ors vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused can be charged under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for abetment to suicide when there is a significant time gap between the alleged instigation and the act of suicide. CASE TYPE: Criminal
Supreme Court overturns conviction for abetment of suicide in broken relationship case: Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi vs. State of Karnataka (2024) INSC 908 (29 November 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a refusal to marry constitutes abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Cruelty and Abetment of Suicide in Matrimonial Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in raising a presumption of abetment of suicide under Section 113A of the Indian Evidence Act, based on the evidence of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case
Supreme Court quashes abetment to suicide charges against US-based relative: Amudha vs. State (2024) INSC 244 (22 March 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether general allegations of harassment and a suicide note are sufficient to establish abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Amudha vs. The
