12 August 2024


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Rajasthan High Court Bans Jain Starvation Ritual 'Santhara' - 11.08.2015

Rajasthan High Court has banned Jain starvation ritual “Santhara” , making it punishable under sections 306 and 309 Indian Penal Code (Abetment of Suicide), stating that fasting till death is not essential tenet of Jainism.

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