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THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
M.NAGAPRASANNA, J
M V RAJANNA – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
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| 1. abetment in suicide requires specific intent and close connection to the act. (Para 1 , 3 , 4 , 9) |
| 2. arguments presented emphasize the need for continued investigation into the alleged abetment. (Para 2 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court reviews elements and precedents concerning the interpretation of abetment under ipc. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. court concludes lack of sufficient grounds for abetment based on established case law. (Para 10) |
| 5. the ruling officially quashes the pending criminal proceedings against the petitioner. (Para 11) |
ORAL ORDER
The petitioner, sole accused, who now faces the allegation of abetment to suicide punishable under Section 306 of the IPC for the suicide of father of the complainant stands at the doors of this Court seeking its quashment.
2. Heard the learned Senior Counsel Mr.D.R.Ravishankar, appearing for the petitioner, the learned counsel Mr.H.P.Leeladhar, representing for the respondent- complainant and the learned Additional State Public Prosecutor Mr. B.N. Jagadeesha representing the State.
3. The facts enumerated are as follows:
The petitioner is a practicing advocate. Certain civil litigations were pending between the family of the deceased and one Jayarame
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