A 15-year-old girl, who had appeared for a habeas corpus hearing at the Madras High Court, attempted suicide by jumping from the first floor of the court building, causing a tense and panic situation in the MHC premises.
The case was related to a couple’s family dispute over child custody.
The girl, who had appeared for the hearing yesterday evening, suddenly jumped from the first floor in an attempt to end her life. Fortunately, she survived with severe injuries. Court staff rescued her and rushed her to the hospital in an ambulance.