Police in Madhya Pradesh have registered a case against BJP leader and former MLA Shashank Bhargava for allegedly abetting the suicide of a farmer in Vidisha district.
Four money lenders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly abetting the suicide of a family of three due to harassment over loan repayment.
A woman in Beed has been booked for abetment of suicide after her husband, a revenue official, died by suicide just 12 days after their marriage. The deceased's mother alleged that the wife was unwillingly married and had another relationship, causing her son distress.
A 25-year-old makeup artist allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nihal Vihar, with a suicide note implicating a known person, prompting a police investigation into possible abetment.
Pune Police have registered a case of abetment against an unidentified godman in connection with the alleged suicide of a 25-year-old music student in Pune. The student, Renuka Harshvardhan Likhite, was found dead in her hostel after transferring money to the godman for occult rituals.
A businessman from Ambernath in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly driving a woman employee to suicide. The accused is absconding and has been charged under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A 33-year-old female senior account executive in Gurugram died by suicide after jumping from her office building. Police have arrested her husband following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marital discord alone is insufficient grounds to accuse a spouse of abetting suicide, emphasising the need for direct instigation or incitement.
A 37-year-old government doctor in Jalandhar, Punjab, died by suicide, leading to her ophthalmologist husband being booked for abetment. The victim's father alleges her husband subjected her to physical and mental torture over extramarital affairs and committed financial fraud by forging her signature for a large loan. The accused husband is currently absconding.
A 21-year-old woman in Beed, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide, leading to her husband, mother-in-law, and four others being booked for dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. The family reportedly demanded Rs 20 lakh dowry, with harassment continuing despite a partial payment.
A 20-year-old woman in Telangana's Jagtial district died by suicide, allegedly due to persistent harassment from a man who wanted to marry her. Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and are investigating the matter.
A businessman in Palghar has been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of a construction firm owner, who ended his life by jumping in front of a train.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the offence of abetment of suicide should not be invoked mechanically against individuals, emphasizing that the provision should not be used to soothe the feelings of grieving families. The court stressed that the conduct of the accused and the deceased, their interactions, and conversations preceding the death should be examined practically and not divorced from real-life contexts. The judgment came after a plea challenging an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court that refused to discharge a man from charges under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to a suicide case. The Supreme Court emphasized that to prove abetment of suicide, there must be evidence of active instigation or acts facilitating the suicide. In this case, the court found that the appellant's actions, including seeking repayment of a loan, did not constitute instigation to suicide.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely ending a relationship does not automatically constitute instigation for abetment of suicide, while granting bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide.
A 20-year-old man has been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old college student in Palghar, Maharashtra, after she became pregnant and he refused to marry her, according to police reports.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife and her relatives cannot be held liable for abetting a husband's suicide simply because they filed cases against him during a matrimonial dispute. The court quashed criminal proceedings, stating that lodging cases alone does not establish the necessary intent to abet suicide.
A 32-year-old woman died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Greater Noida, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of abetment to suicide.
A woman in Khammam district allegedly died by suicide due to domestic violence by her husband. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, including allegations of abuse and an illicit affair.
A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.
Delhi Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with the death of a Delhi Judicial Services officer at his residence. The deceased, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his Safdarjung residence, with preliminary inquiry indicating death by hanging.
A 23-year-old student at a private coaching academy in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide due to mental harassment and humiliation over poor academic performance. Police have registered a case against academy staff based on a complaint by the student's father.
The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.
Family members and Hindu organisations protested in Tonk, Rajasthan, demanding arrests in connection with the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old student. The protesters allege the student was pressured to convert to Islam.
A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.
A Class 11 student in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his examination. In a separate incident, another teenager in Sultanpur village also took his own life, with the motive currently unknown.
A 30-year-old PhD student in Pune allegedly committed suicide, prompting the arrest of her research guide for alleged harassment. The student left a note accusing the guide of inappropriate behaviour.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Bhiwandi, Thane district, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 16-year-old girl. The arrest was made following the discovery of the girl's body and an investigation into her phone records and chat history.
A 42-year-old transporter in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide due to financial stress and harassment, according to his family. Police have registered a case against eight individuals based on a suicide note and family complaint.
A 33-year-old man in Gurugram allegedly committed suicide after an argument with his wife over her job in Mumbai. The man's body was discovered by his wife and family after they were unable to reach him.
A Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director has been booked in connection with the suicide of a builder whose son was a drug syndicate 'kingpin'.
A court in Kannur dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a doctor accused in connection with a student's death at Kannur Dental College, while granting bail to another faculty member. The student was found dead after allegedly being harassed by faculty members.
The father of a nine-year-old girl who allegedly committed suicide at her school in Jaipur is demanding that the principal and some teachers be charged with abetment of suicide. This follows the CBSE's decision to cancel the school's affiliation due to safety violations.
A 60-year-old murder accused allegedly committed suicide inside a jail in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday morning. The undertrial prisoner, Guddu alias Raja Vishwakarma, allegedly hanged himself using a towel in the bathroom of a hospital ward in the prison where he was being treated.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.
Opposition parties in Punjab are criticising Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for refusing to order a CBI investigation into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, alleging a cover-up to protect a former minister.
Police in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly abetting the suicide of her husband, who was reportedly harassed and threatened by the pair.
A 25-year-old student in Nanded, Maharashtra, died by suicide, prompting police to book a local NCP leader for alleged abetment. The student's father claims the hostel owner repeatedly pressured her over unpaid fees.
A social welfare department officer in Tumakuru, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide, accusing a senior colleague of harassment in a selfie video. Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.
The family of a dental student who died after falling from a building in Kannur alleges delayed treatment and caste-based harassment by faculty members, disputing the college's claims about the circumstances surrounding his death.
A youth in Shahjahanpur climbed a mobile tower and threatened to jump, alleging police harassment following his brother's elopement. Police have booked a reporter for allegedly inducing the act and abetting suicide.
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