In Puthiya Purayil Shaji vs. State of Kerala & Anr., the Kerala High Court considered whether sending a draft divorce agreement could amount to abetment of suicide. The petitioner’s wife had died by suicide in 2005, three days after receiving a draft divorce agreement allegedly sent by the petitioner through an associate. Her mother filed a complaint alleging cruelty and abetment of suicide under Sections 498A and 306 IPC. However, the police filed a chargesheet only under Section 498A. During trial, the Public Prosecutor moved an application under Section 216 CrPC to include Section 306 IPC, which the Magistrate allowed. The petitioner challenged this order. Justice Dr. Kauser Edappagath, on 22nd May 2025, held that merely sending a draft divorce agreement does not constitute instigation or intentional aid to commit suicide, a necessary element for abetment under Section 306. The Court thus quashed the order adding Section 306 IPC.