IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 305 IPC

Abetment of suicide of child or insane person

Offence

If any person under eighteen years of age, any insane person, any delirious person, any idiot, 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 305 IPC

Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Abetment of suicide of child or insane person”. 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.

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