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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 309 of the Indian Penal Code any person who attempts to commit suicide shall be presumed, unless proved otherwise, to have severe stress and shall not be tried and punished under the said Code. Special provisions for States in north-east and hill States. Presumption of severe stress in case of attempt to commit suicide. 45 of 1860. 10 of 1897. SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 47 (2) The appropriate Government shall have a duty to provide care, treatment and rehabilitation to a person, having severe stress and who attempted to commit suicide, to reduce the risk of recurrence of attempt to commit suicide.