New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Disapproving a marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Supreme Court has ruled.

The case stemmed from disputes between the deceased and the appellant's son, who had refused to marry her, according to the report.

The appellant was accused of opposing the marriage and making disparaging remarks against the deceased.

It further stated that a remark such as suggesting the deceased should not live if she cannot marry her lover does not constitute abetment.

The court highlighted that the deceased's family had also expressed unhappiness with the relationship, and mere disapproval of a marriage does not satisfy the requirements of instigation necessary to invo...