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Indian grants right to suicide

BMJ 1994; 308 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.308.6941.1392 (Published 28 May 1994) Cite this as: BMJ 1994;308:1392
  1. G Nandan

    Attempted suicide will no linger be a crime in India following a landmark ruling by the Indian Supreme Court. The court repealed section 309 of the Indian penal code, under which people attempting suicide could face prosecution and prison terms of …

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