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IPC Section 305 - Abetment of suicide of child or insane person
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Formal changes but essence is same- 'insane person' is replaced by 'person of unsound mind'.)
Please refer to BNS 107 for updated procedures & punishments.
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, 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.
IPC 305 in Simple Words
Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code states that if a person under eighteen years of age, an insane person, a delirious person, an idiot, or a person in a state of intoxication commits suicide, anyone who encourages or aids in the act can be punished with death, or life imprisonment, or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
Abetment of suicide of child or insane person
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abetment of suicide committed by child or insane or delirious person or an idiot, or a person intoxicated | Death or Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Abetment of suicide committed by child or insane or delirious person or an idiot, or a person intoxicated
Punishment : Death or Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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