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Rajasthan High Court Bans Jain Starvation Ritual 'Santhara'(11.08.2015)

Rajasthan High Court has banned Jain starvation ritual “Santhara” , making it punishable under sections 306 and 309 Indian Penal Code (Abetment of Sui.....

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Supreme Court: Rajasthan High Court Order Declaring ‘Santhara’ is Illegal(31.08.2015)

Supreme Court has stayed Rajasthan High Court order which declared ritual of ‘Santhara’ a penal offence, stating it illegal.

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Judgments

Practice of 'Santhara' to be treated as suicide punishable under section 309 of the Indian Penal Code(10.08.2015)

The Rajasthan High Court held the practice of Santhara (Sallekhana), fasting unto death to attain 'moksha', impermissible under Article 21 of the Cons.....

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