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Is attempting suicide illegal?

Posted by jobseeker anjali | Approved
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Effectively, no. While Section 309 of the IPC used to make it a crime, the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 presumes that anyone attempting suicide is under severe stress and prohibits their prosecution, focusing on medical help instead.

Answered by jobseeker Apoorva | Approved

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