Allegations Of Theft, Public Humiliation Not Enough To Attract Abetment Of Suicide U/S 306 IPC: Calcutta High Court

Srinjoy Das

4 Feb 2026 12:03 PM IST

  • Allegations Of Theft, Public Humiliation Not Enough To Attract Abetment Of Suicide U/S 306 IPC: Calcutta High Court

    The Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of multiple accused under Section 306/34 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to establish the essential ingredients of abetment of suicide beyond a reasonable doubt.Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das noted that although the deceased died by suicide, mere allegations of harassment or branding him a thief were insufficient to attract...

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