BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 107 BNS

Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind

Offence

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,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 107 BNS

Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.