Saying ‘go and hang yourself’ isn’t abetment to suicide: HC

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 30, 2024
Karnataka High Court acquitted a man accused of abetting suicide for telling a priest to 'go and hang yourself'. Mens rea is essential for wrongdoing, emphasizing intent over words spoken in anger.

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High Court for Indian state of Karnataka at Bengaluru
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