107. If any child, any person of unsound mind, any delirious person or any person in a state of intoxication, commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 107: Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind
Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind. It replaces IPC 305 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 107 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind, etc. | Death, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 107
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 305: Abetment of suicide of child or insane person
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