Multiple choice

Two lovers nut allowed by their parents to marry agreed to commit suicide but later on gave up the idea of suicide. Decide the liability of the lovers:

  1. They are guilty U/s 120 B of the Indian Penal Code

  2. They are not guilty U/S 120 B of the Indian Penal Code

  3. They are guilty U/S 34 of the Indian Penal Code

  4. They are guilty U/S 309 of the Indian Penal Code
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Attempt to commit suicide was an offense under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (though the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 has significantly limited its application).

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