Supreme Court of India rules refusal to marry does not constitute abetment of suicide

The Supreme Court of India ruled that refusing to marry someone does not amount to abetment of suicide. The court clarified that abetment requires a mental process of instigation or intentional aid, which was not present in this case. The ruling came after a case involving a woman who died by suicide after her boyfriend refused to marry her. The court found no evidence that the boyfriend had instigated her actions, emphasizing that heartbreaks are part of life and do not constitute criminal liability. The court highlighted that mere emotional distress or broken relationships do not meet the legal definition of instigation necessary for abetment. This decision reinforces the need for clear evidence of provocation to establish such charges.