Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 addresses the offence of abetting the suicide of a child, a person of unsound mind, a delirious person, or a person in a state of intoxication. This provision aims to protect vulnerable individuals who may be susceptible to external influences leading them to take their own lives.
📜 Text of Section 107
Section 107. Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind
If any child, any person of unsound mind, any delirious person, or any person in a state of intoxication commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.(vidhiadda.com)
⚖️ Key Points
Offence Covered: The section criminalizes the act of abetting the suicide of individuals who are incapable of making rational decisions due to age, mental health, delirium, or intoxication.
Punishment: The punishment for this offence includes:
Death
Imprisonment for life
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years
Liability to fine(taxguru.in)
Scope: The provision specifically targets individuals who influence or encourage vulnerable persons to commit suicide, recognizing their impaired capacity to resist such inducements.
🧠 Practical Implications
Section 107 underscores the legal responsibility to protect individuals who are mentally or physically compromised from exploitation or coercion leading to self-harm. It serves as a deterrent against those who might prey on the vulnerabilities of others, ensuring accountability and safeguarding the well-being of at-risk populations.
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