Of Offencesaffectingthe Human Body
IPC Section 309 - Attempt to commit suicide
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IPC Section 309 deals with attempt to commit suicide.
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309. Attempt to commit suicide. Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards
the commission of such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may
extend to one year 3[or with fine, or with both.]
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