Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

In which of the case, a women in sheer destitution and impoverishment attempted to kill herself after failing in all the ways to arrange for food for her starving children however but since she knowingly committed the prohibitive act of attempting suicide, she was held guilty by the court.

Options:

Kartar Singh vs. State of Punjab

Re Sreerangayee Case

Bachchan Singh vs. State of Punjab

Rupen Deol Bajaj Case

Correct Answer:

Re Sreerangayee Case

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Re Sreerangayee Case

In Re Sreerangayee case (1973), the woman in sheer destitution and impoverishment attempted to kill herself after failing in all the ways to arrange for food for her starving children, but since she knowingly (mens rea) did a prohibitive act of attempting suicide(actusreus), she was held guilty by the court.