Mere Allegation That Accused Harassed Deceased Not Sufficient For Proving Abetment To Suicide: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that mere allegations of harassment against an accused do not suffice to prove abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court emphasized that there must be clear evidence of instigation, proximity, and a direct link between the accused’s conduct and the suicide. It held that general allegations without corroborative proof cannot sustain conviction, reiterating the need for courts to distinguish between moral wrongdoing and criminal liability.