The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 309 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.