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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relates to punishment for…

Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 306 IPC) provides: "If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be…

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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relates to punishment for abetment to commit suicide?

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Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 306 IPC) provides: "If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine."

Section 109 punishes attempt to murder, section 110 attempt to commit culpable homicide, and section 226 an attempt to commit suicide with intent to compel or restrain a public servant from discharging his official duty.

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