• Suicide remained a mystery

I am working in Indian Air Force for past 17 years. In Aug 2023 my collegue having 15 years of service was declared as committed suicide at work place. Earlier 2 years before the incident he committed suicide but survived and got treatment for mental condition in MH Secunderabad. He got excuse from night duties and some other duties.1 year he worked with me ,he is a vey good ,kind,caring person.He cleared a very tough promotion exam in his first attempt. But unfortunately 2 of his superiors harassed him for being vulnerable. They forced him to do very tough night duties where as he was excused by medical authorities. Both superiors (Junior commissioned officers) used to shout on him very loudly but he did not say anything in return to them .but he cried several in front of me. I have conveyed same message to them as he was a psychiatric patient .but they even increased their attack on my helpless collegue.even they have challenged him to commit suicide ,they humiliated him publicly also many times .finally one fateful day he was declared dead by suicide at the work place. Now 9 months have passed .but I want to bring justice to his soul by filing a case of abetment to suicide or murder. Kindly guide me how to proceed , because many bright soldiers are commiting their valuable lives because of the torture by some JCOs and other superiors.The redressal system in armed forces seemed biased this soldiers becoming helpless and susceptible for suicides. I strongly believe that it should be stopped and this case should become a deterrance effect .please guide me what to do. He is the only child of his widow mother, she is willing to file a case.
Asked 28 days ago in Criminal Law
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What were you doing all these nine months after his death?

Why are you raising this issue now?

Nothing prevented you from complaining with the superior officers about the senior officers at that time when your friend complained about their ill treatment and arrogant behavior with him.

If you had made the complaint at that time you could have saved his life.

You have also mentioned that he already attempted suicide once, were the same persons responsible at that time also.

Why did he not taken any steps to complain against them to his superior officers about this abuse against him.

Your concern at this stage may not be looked properly and you may be viewed to take revenge on them as a personal vendetta and your life/career also would be in a problem.

You may think about it properly and take a wise decision patiently instead of rushing up  with a hasty decision. 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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An FIR for abetment of suicide should be immediately filed by her mother with you as the co complainant.

But first his mother should file a representation with the army authorities. If they don't do anything then should approach the police station.

Rahul Mishra
Advocate, Lucknow
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Ask mother to file case of abetment of suicide under section 306 of IPC  against the 2 JCO 

 

2) your statement can be recorded as to how the officers harassed your colleague and drove him to suicide 

 

3) how your friend cried because of the abuses and humiliation he had undergone 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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If you feel that this case should become a deterrent effect you should act and never remain silent 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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- Abetment of Suicide. -If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

It is a cognizable offence , and hence an FIR can be filed by any person who has information of the offense and even by any police officer can lodge an FIR on his/her own if they come to know about the Commission of any cognizable offense.

- Hence, his widow mother can lodge an FIR for the said happening against the superior 

- If police not lodged an FIR then she can file a complaint before the Judicial magistrate for an investigation in the said matter 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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If you think or have evidence ot show that this suicide was the outcome of continuous mental and psychological pressure upon him then you can file a case under section 306 of IPC against those officers for abetment of suicide. 

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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She needs to file police complaint against the erring JCOs of abatement to suicide.  

Yogendra Singh Rajawat
Advocate, Jaipur
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You can take consultation from kaanoon. I am an advocate situated at mumbai. The fees may vary due to travelling distance

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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You can contact any local lawyer in your city 

 

2) if local authorities have closed the investigations without mention of abetment to suicide A protest petition can be filed with magistrate  when the complainant believes that the closure report is not based on proper appreciation of facts and law. It is a means for the complainant to challenge the closure and present additional evidence or arguments to support their case

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1. You can look for a lawyer yourself by visiting the local bar association.

2. She can file it in kadappa

3. First make a complaint with police station

4. A complaint with the police station followed by a writ petition before high court

5. Cost cannot be predicted because it is a lengthy process stretched across may be by years also, you may have to spend money at every stage.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Dear Client,

 
A criminal law specialist with prior expertise representing military members is what you need. Given that the event took place in Hakimpet, Secunderabad, so you can file the case in Kadapa or Secunderabad. You may choose to submit the case with the Armed Forces Tribunal, a higher court, or a lower court. If you be dissatisfied with the conclusions of the Air Force authorities' Court of Inquiry, you can file an appeal with a higher authority. This might be the Air Force's appellate body or another appropriate entity. Depending on a number of variables, including court costs, lawyer fees, and other related costs, the case filing cost will change. Your lawyer can provide you with an estimate of the total cost involved in pursuing the case. In such cases, it's essential to gather evidence, including testimonies from witnesses, medical records, and any other relevant documentation, to support your case.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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1. You can engage a local lawyer of Telangana or get assistance from this website 

2. The jurisdiction to file the case will be Hakimpet as the cause of action arose there 

3. You can file before the Armed forces tribunal firstly 

4. Is that police inquiry was conducted by an order of the Court ? If no then file a complaint before the Tribunal Court or High Court. 

5. Depend upon the lawyer to whom you will engage

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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