The apex court has underscored the need for a pragmatic approach in applying Section 306 of the IPC, warning against its overuse in cases of abetment to suicide. Recent rulings have set a higher evidentiary bar for prosecutions, aiming to prevent misuse while ensuring justice for victims
Allahabad High Court while hearing an application under section 482 filed by Sukhbir Singh set aside an order of the magistrate dismissing the discharge application filed by an accused booked under Section 306 IPC.