Section 306 IPC-Whether calling a lady “prostitute” comes under ambit of abetment to commit suicide
Section 306 IPC-Whether calling a lady “prostitute” comes under ambit of abetment to commit suicide or not-Accused stated that deceased is having bad character and a prostitute-Deceased went inside house, poured kerosene and set fire on herself-Held, deceased was aged 26 years and being a young unmarried girl could have been upset over such verbal abuse heaped on her which led her to take a decision of committing suicide by setting herself ablaze-Convicted.
Supreme Court–Decided on 08.08.2018