AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF SUICIDAL TRENDS IN INDIA FROM 2014 TO 2018: A RETROSPECTIVE APPROACH

Abstract

One of the major issues that we can observe as a trend; also, the constituent considers it as a criminal act is “SUICIDE”. The scope of this research covers the statistical analysis of the recent trends in suicidal activity in various states of India. Section 306 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) covers this crime and states “Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any such activity towards the commission of suicide, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or ne or both”. Although various governmental and non-governmental organisations continuously spreading awareness among people, but various reasons still dominating to result such crime to be happened. Following analysis is based on age groups, gender and region wise comparison to reveal the stats in the near past. This can be helpful for various studies further and can give an Idea regarding the act.