GANGULA MOHAN REDDY Vs. STATE OF A.P.
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 306
Abetment of suicide — Trial Court convicted the appellant under Section 306, IPC and sentenced him to imprisonment for 10 years and fine of Rs. 10,000/- for harassing his agriculture labour and levelled allegation of theft of ornaments upon him, who after 2 days committed suicide — High Court upheld the appellant's conviction and reduced sentence of 10 years RI to 5 years — Appeal — Held that without a positive act on the part of the accused to instigate or intentionally aiding in committing suicide, conviction cannot be sustained — Appeal allowed — Appellant acquitted.
Topic(s)-Abetment of Suicide ,