Indian Penal Code, 1860

Attempt to commit suicide.—

Section

309

Punishment

Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

309. Attempt to commit suicide.— Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall he punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both.
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