Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that suicide note alone cannot sustain conviction under Sections 304-B, 306, or 498-A IPC without proof of cruelty or abetment as defined in Section 107 IPC.
Kerala High Court holds that casual words in heat of argument cannot constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC without proven intent to instigate.
Karnataka High Court acquits accused under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, holding that conviction requires concrete evidence of cruelty or abetment, not mere presumption or general allegations.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail to wife accused of abetting suicide under Section 306 IPC, emphasizing separation and lack of direct involvement.
Bombay High Court holds that conviction under Section 306 IPC requires proximate cruelty leading to suicide, with presumption under Section 113A Evidence Act applicable if cruelty is established.
Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment or verbal abuse without proximate instigation cannot sustain conviction.