After deleting Section 309

December 22, 2014 | Jayna Kothari

The article critically examines the basis of the decision of the Supreme Court to strike down section 309. Further, the author argues for the need for policy initiative, better access mental health care, and recognition of mental health care and health rights as a necessity for those contemplating and committing suicide.

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Jayna Kothari, 'After deleting Section 309' (Indian Express , 22 Dec 2014) <https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/after-deleting-section-309/> accessed on 20 Apr 2024