Which report of the Law Commission of India recommended removing the general offence of attempting…
The Law Commission’s 210th Report recommended removing section 309. Its recommendation treated an attempt to die by suicide as calling for care and support.
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Which report of the Law Commission of India recommended removing the general offence of attempting suicide under section 309 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
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Correct answer A
The Law Commission’s 210th Report recommended removing section 309. Its recommendation treated an attempt to die by suicide as calling for care and support.
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Option A
The 210th Report recommended repeal of section 309 of the Indian Penal Code.
Option B
The 212th Report concerned conflicts in civil marriage laws.
Option C
The 216th Report concerned the proposed compulsory use of Hindi in the Supreme Court.
Option D
The 215th Report concerned reconsideration of L. Chandra Kumar by a larger bench.
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