Be careful in cases of abetment to suicide, court-police should be sensitive… SC’s big comment

New Delhi: During the hearing of a case, the Supreme Court on Friday said that the case of abetment to suicide (Section 306 of IPC i.e. Section 108 of BNS) cannot be done only to appease the sentiments of the family of the deceased. The conversation between the accused and the deceased should be viewed from a practical point of view. Exaggerated or emotional statements should not be exaggerated as incitement to suicide.

What is the whole matter?

The petitioner in this case was a bank manager, who was alleged to have demanded repayment of the loan and due to this the victim committed suicide. A case of abetment to suicide was registered against the manager. Justice A.S. The bench headed by Oka, while acquitting the petitioner from the charges under Section 306 IPC, said that in this case, the important facts and materials required for the offense are not present, hence the case is not made out. Adopting a practical approach, the court said that the actions of the accused were not done with the intention of instigating the deceased to commit suicide. The top court said that where there are genuine cases and there is material against the accused, he/she should not be spared under any circumstances.

Court’s decision will become a precedent

The Court said that the investigating agencies should be made sensitive to the provisions of the law given by the Supreme Court under Section 306 IPC so that people do not have to face unfair and baseless prosecution process. The court also urged the trial court to act with caution and vigilance. This judgment not only reiterates the need to exercise caution in the prosecution process in suicide cases, but also teaches the investigating agencies and trial courts to use this provision judiciously and judiciously.