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Is an attempt to suicide punishable ? Will the person be put behind the bars? If yes, then there's lot of people admitted in hospital for a suicide attempt so why aren't they charged?
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
It's not according to new mental health act
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
According to latest mental health law it is not a punishable offence.
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