When Can Official Superiors Be Liable For Abetment Of Suicide Of Employee? Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court clarified the circumstances under which official superiors can be held liable for abetment of suicide of an employee. The court stated that mere harassment or reprimand by superiors does not constitute abetment unless there is evidence of intentional instigation or conspiracy. The ruling came in a case where an employee’s family accused his superiors of abetment following his suicide. The court emphasized the need for clear evidence of intent to instigate suicide, ensuring that superiors are not unjustly held liable for actions taken in the course of their duties.