The offence of attempt to commit suicide
Verified Answer
A. Is punishable with simple imprison-ment for a term which may extend to one year & fine or both
B. Is punishable only with fine
C. Is punishable with simple imprison-ment for a term which may extend to 2 years.
D. Has been declared to be unconsti-tutional by Supreme court of India
Explanation:
As per Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (prior to the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017), attempt to commit suicide was punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. The Supreme Court had upheld its constitutionality in Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996).