Mere harassment insufficient for abetment of suicide conviction: SC
Thursday, 12 December 2024 ()
Supreme Court overturned a Gujarat high court ruling, acquitting in-laws accused of abetting a woman's suicide. The court emphasized that harassment alone isn't enough for conviction; clear intent to provoke suicide is necessary. While acknowledging alleged cruelty, the court upheld charges, ensuring the trial continues.
Supreme Court overturned a Gujarat high court ruling, acquitting in-laws accused of abetting a woman's suicide. The court emphasized that harassment alone isn't enough for conviction; clear intent to provoke suicide is necessary. While acknowledging alleged cruelty, the court upheld charges, ensuring the trial continues.
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