Mental Health Act | No Punishment for Offences Committed During Suicide Attempt, Rules: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has set aside the conviction of a 27-year-old mother, challenging her sentence for murder and suicide attempt. The Court's judgment is rooted in the provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, specifically Section 115, which creates a presumption that anyone who attempts suicide is under severe mental stress and should not be convicted under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for other offences…
