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Santhara: Law vs Faith

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  • Published On: August 24, 2015
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With the Rajasthan High Court's judgement declaring the Jain ritual of 'Santhara', or fast unto death, equal to abetment of suicide, protests have erupted across the country. On 'Agenda', we discuss whether 'Santhara' amounts to suicide or not, and if it is fair to compare it with 'sati'.
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