Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-24
V.P.SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/20393
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- V.P.SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of abetment of suicide in a case involving a student who committed suicide following disciplinary action taken against him. The court examined whether the actions of the college authorities constituted abetment under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code. Ultimately, the court found that the circumstances did not support a charge of abetment, emphasizing the need for clear evidence linking the actions of the accused to the student's suicide.