§ 309 Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Section 309. Attempt to commit suicide

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
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309

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

309. Attempt to commit suicide

Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall he punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year 151[or with fine, or with both].