BNS Section 108 – Abetment of suicide
IPC Section – 306
Cognizable offence
punishable with imprisonment for ten years and fine.
Abetment of suicide
If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Example:
Vijay, a principal of a School, harassed and abused Rakesh, a student of the school, to the extent that he committed suicide. Vijay is guilty of abetment of suicide.
Key Points in BNS-108
Definition of the Offense:
- BNS-108 addresses the criminal act of abetting suicide. Abetment involves encouraging, inciting, or assisting someone in committing suicide.
Punishment for Abetment:
- Imprisonment:
- The punishment for someone who abets a suicide is imprisonment of either description (rigorous or simple imprisonment) for a term that can extend up to ten years.
- Fine:
- In addition to imprisonment, the abettor is also liable to a fine, reflecting the seriousness of the act of aiding someone in ending their life.
Summary:
BNS-108 criminalizes the act of encouraging or helping someone commit suicide. The penalties include imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine. This provision emphasizes the legal and ethical responsibility to prevent harm, with severe consequences for those who contribute to such extreme outcomes.
Offense: Abetment of suicide
Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and a fine
Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable
By what Court triable: Court of Session
