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Suicide related question
An attempt to suicide is criminal offence under IPC but mental healthcare act 2017 over rule IPC. So if a person attempts suicide will he be prosecuted ? What will be the consequences
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The act effectively decriminalized attempted suicide which was punishable under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code.
The law aims to provide mental healthcare and services to persons with mental illness and to protect their rights.
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