Sanjeev Aggarwal vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr.

ik-27504739 Delhi High Court 12 December 2024 • 20 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (8)

Ananya Luthra Counsel Petitioner Dushyant Chaudhary Counsel Respondent Imran Ahmad Counsel Petitioner Mamta Garg Counsel Petitioner Prasoon Kumar Counsel Respondent Ravi Shankar Garg Counsel Petitioner Shubhi Gupta Counsel Respondent Tanveer Ahmed Mir Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Sanjeev Aggarwal Petitioner

Case Significance

Sanjeev Aggarwal vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 12, 2024 (citation: ik-27504739). The petitioner challenged charge-framing and dismissal of his discharge application under Section 306 IPC (abetment to suicide), arising from the suicide of a business associate Man Mohan Singh who had financial dealings with the petitioner. The Court found that the essential ingredient of instigation to commit suicide was not discernible from the evidence, noting that mere financial disputes and demand for money do not constitute instigation under Section 306 IPC. The petition was allowed an The case was heard by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani.

Summary

The petitioner challenged charge-framing and dismissal of his discharge application under Section 306 IPC (abetment to suicide), arising from the suicide of a business associate Man Mohan Singh who had financial dealings with the petitioner. The Court found that the essential ingredient of instigation to commit suicide was not discernible from the evidence, noting that mere financial disputes and demand for money do not constitute instigation under Section 306 IPC. The petition was allowed and the petitioner was discharged of the offence.

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