Suicide Pact Survivors: Some observations

K. S. Latha

doi:10.1177/002580249603600404

Suicide Pact Survivors: Some observations

K. S. Latha^*

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Abstract

Interviews with seven survivors of four suicide pact pairs are examined. In the majority of cases the instigator is more likely to be the male member of the pair. Absence of past suicidal behaviour, and some socio-cultural aspects surround the Indian pact member, in comparison with the West. The existing legal provisions relating to criminal liability for complicity in suicide of another person are summarized. The role and attitude of the Indian Penal Code in dealing with suicide pact survivors is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	295-298
Number of pages	4
Journal	Medicine, Science and the Law
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/002580249603600404
Publication status	Published - 01-01-1996
Externally published	Yes

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