BNS Section 107: Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 305
Procedural Classification Summary
Abetment of suicide ofDeath, or imprisonmentchild or person of unsoundfor life, or imprisonment mind, etc.for 10 years and fine
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Abetment of suicide ofDeath, or imprisonment
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Formal changes but essence is same- 'insane person' is replaced by 'person of unsound mind'.