A CRITICAL STUDY OF SECTION 309 OF IPC: ATTEMPT TO SUICIDE

Author – SHAURYA SHRESTHA AWASTHI, Student at National University of Study and Research In Law, Ranchi

Best Citation – SHAURYA SHRESTHA AWASTHI, A CRITICAL STUDY OF SECTION 309 OF IPC: ATTEMPT TO SUICIDE, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 28-34, ISBN (P) – 978-81-960702-2-9.

ABSTRACT

Despite the fact that attempted suicide is a severe condition that necessitates mental health treatment, it remains a criminal offence under Section 309 of IPC. The research paper examines essential ingredients of Section 309, ascertains the constitutional validity of the section, examine the attempts made to change Section 309, addresses the implications of section 309 of the Indian Penal Code, and emphasises the need for attempted suicide to be decriminalised in India. Suicide attempt decriminalisation will help to reduce stigma and avoid punishment in the aftermath of an incident, as well as allow for more accurate suicide-related statistics to be collected. From a policy perspective, it will further emphasize the urgent need to develop a framework to deliver mental health services to all those who attempt suicide.

KEYWORDS: decriminalisation, attempt to suicide