 It further added that it is not established that "Sallekhana" is an essential practise of Jainism and therefore not covered by Article 25 (1).So the High Court banned the practice in August 2015 making it punishable under Sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 309 (attempt to commit suicide).Members of the Jain community held nationwide protest marches against the ban on "Sallekhana".