25) IPC section 309

Question 1

What does this section say ?

Answer 1

It says that an attempt to commit suicide is punishable with simple imprisonment of 1yr or a fine

Question 2

Is it in use ?

Answer 2

The law exists but the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 has consistently restricted its application and narrowed down its scope

Question 3

Case laws ?

Answer 3

Gian Kaur case (1996) – SC said that Section 309 is essential and Right to life under A.21 does not include Right to Die
Rajasthan HC had also ruled Jain’s principle of Santhara (Sallekhana) also as punishable but however SC overruled this judgement