Human Rights Irom Sharmila put on trial for attempting suicide March 5, 2013 / March 6, 2013 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Paving the way for her trial, a city court charged Irom Sharmila Chanu, on fast for over 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), for allegedly attempting suicide by undertaking a fast unto death for two days in 2006. If convicted, Chanu, out on bail in the case, will face a […] Read more » Armed Forces Special Powers Act attempt of suicide Irom Sharmila Chanu Mahatma Gandhi Metropolitan magistrate Akash Jain Patiala House court People of Manipur Repeal AFSPA section 309 of the IPC Sharmila's counsel Svetlana trial for attempting suicide