M. Vijayakumar vs The State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 306 IPC for abetting suicide, confirming that the prosecution must prove the victim's suicide and the accused's active role in instigating it as per Section 107 IPC. The Court clarified that mere negligence or passive behavior is insufficient for conviction; there must be a clear mens rea and a direct act leading to the suicide. The sentence was reduced from seven years to three years rigorous imprisonment, affirming the High Court's decision to acquit the appellant of charges under Sections 342 and 365 IPC.