P&H: Quashes Abetment Case Against Two Accused in Family Suicide Matter

(i) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.306, 107 — Quashing of FIR — Allegations in FIR and suicide note that accused had advanced money to deceased, repeatedly demanded repayment, harassed and threatened him and his family, and that deceased and his family committed...

(ii) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.306, 107 — Abetment of suicide — To constitute abetment, there must be instigation, intentional aid or conspiracy and a clear mens rea to commit the offence — Without a positive act on part of accused to instigate or aid...

(iii) Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.306 — Abetment of suicide — Suicide note expressing anguish and general allegations of harassment and threats, without specific material indicating any overt act, proximate instigation or intentional aid, does not disclose offence u/s.306 IPC — Note and FIR did...