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Section 309 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Attempt to commit suicide.

Of offences affecting life

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Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year 1 [or with fine, or with both.]

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Footnote

1. Subs. by Act 8 of 1882, s. 7, for "and shall also be liable to fine".


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