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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
A. Muhamed Mustaque, J
BIMAL DEV – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. details regarding accusations of harassment leading to a suicide. (Para 1 , 3 , 16 , 17 , 19) |
| 2. arguments presented by both defense and prosecution regarding the charges. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court discusses the nuances of instigation and the requirement for mens rea. (Para 8 , 10 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. explanation of criteria for establishing abetment in suicide cases. (Para 11 , 14 , 15) |
| 5. final ruling allowing the revision petition and discharging the accused. (Para 31) |
O R D E R
2. I have heard Sri.V.G.Arun, the learned counsel for the revision petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.
“The deceased Mary John, under the impression that Neyyattinkara Police has not taken action based on complaint filed by him that accused 1 and 2 harassed his mother physically and by uttering obscene words and also due to the obstructions caused by A1 to A4 continuously by obstructing his ways and also by threatening him, due to the above mental agony after writing a suicidal note, committed suicide by hanging on 07.06.2019 at a time between 8 a.m and 5.45 p.m at his house.”(sic)
5. The learned Public Prosecutor contended that the allegations in the final report along with the materials produ
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