Section 309 IPC — Attempt to commit suicide

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 126

309. Attempt to commit suicide.--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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