To prove abetment of suicide, criminal intent can't be assumed: Supreme Court
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Setting aside the conviction of a man in the abetment of suicide of his wife, the Supreme Court has said to prove the offence of abetment, as specified under Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code, the 'mens rea' or state of mind to commit a particular crime must be visible to determine the culpability.
A bench comprising...