Laxmi Das vs State Of West Bengal 2025 INSC 86 - S 306 IPC - S 108 BNS - Abetment Of Suicide

Indian Penal Code 1860 - Section 306 : Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 - Section 108 - A remark such as asking the deceased to not be alive if she cannot live without marrying her lover will also not gain the status of abetment. There needs to be a positive act that creates an environment where the deceased is pushed to an edge in order to sustain the charge of Section 306 IPC (Para 14)- When Section 306 IPC is read with Section 107 IPC, it is clear that there must be (i) direct or indirect instigation; (ii) in close proximity to the commission of suicide; along with (iii) clear mens rea to abet the commission of suicide. (Para 8) [In this case, the accused was mother of the person who was allegedly in a love affair with the deceased - SC quashed proceedings against her]