Section 117 of BSA : Section 117: Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Priya got married to Rajesh in 2020. Unfortunately, Priya committed suicide in 2025, within five years of their marriage. During the investigation, it was revealed that Priya had been subjected to continuous verbal and physical abuse by Rajesh and his mother. Priya's family provided evidence of her suffering, including medical reports and witness testimonies. Under Section 117 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, the court may presume that Rajesh and his mother abetted Priya's suicide due to the cruelty she faced within seven years of marriage.

Example 2:

Anita married Suresh in 2018. In 2023, Anita was found dead, having committed suicide. Her friends and family testified that Anita had been facing severe mental harassment from Suresh and his sister, who constantly demanded dowry and insulted her. Text messages and emails were presented as evidence of the harassment. Given that Anita's suicide occurred within seven years of her marriage and she was subjected to cruelty, the court, under Section 117 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, may presume that Suresh and his sister abetted her suicide.