In a landmark decision where the right-wing BJP finally stood up for an important article of individual liberty, the government of India has decided to do away with the law that criminalized attempts to suicide. The Ministry of Home Affairs said, We have decided to delete Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code. Prior to this, a person charged with Section 309 of the IPC faced up to one year in prison and a fine. CASSIUS: I know where I will wear this dagger then. Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius. Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong. Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat. Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass, Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron Can be retentive to the strength of spirit. But life, being weary of these worldly bars, Never lacks power to dismiss itself. If I know this, know all the world besides, That part of tyranny that I do bear I can shake off at pleasure. William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene III
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:02:57 +0000
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