In our country, there are many laws with which we are not familiar. However, the application of these laws can be observed in our surroundings. If you are not aware of these laws, you might find yourself in trouble someday.
You must have heard the term “suicide” at some point in your life. At some point, you might have come across news of someone you know committing suicide. But have you ever thought about how significant it is for a person who commits suicide to mention someone’s name in a suicide note? Or have you ever wondered if a person who writes someone’s name in a suicide note is really punished? If you have ever had such questions in your mind, today, we are here to answer them in this article.
When a person writes someone else’s name in a suicide note, the person whose name is mentioned becomes extremely distressed. They often feel that mentioning their name in the suicide note can lead to punishment. In such cases, it is necessary for them to be familiar with the law.
What does the law say about this?
Recently, the Delhi High Court made an important point regarding mentioning a name in a suicide note in a suicide case. The court stated that “if someone’s name is written in a suicide note, it cannot be the sole basis for charging them with abetting suicide, nor can it be the sole basis for facing punishment.” The court emphasized that the allegations against the accused should be considered based on the circumstances of each case.
According to information, this observation was made by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. The court’s statement clarifies that merely mentioning a name in a suicide note does not result in punishment for the person. A thorough investigation is conducted, and only then does the law make a decision.
So, it is evident that the mere presence of a name in a suicide note does not lead to punishment. It is thoroughly examined, and the law decides after due process.