Whoever attempts to commit suicide, and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 309 — Attempt to commit suicide
As in force on 30 November 2008.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 30 November 2008 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 309]