Irom Sharmila , 42 , started her hunger strike in 2000 . In doing so , he overturned a lower court 's attempt to put her on trial for attempted suicide . She was arrested and charged with murder after she refused to eat for a month. Court argues there was insufficient evidence to prove she was attempting suicide .
Irom Sharmila , 42 , started her hunger strike in 2000 . She was arrested and charged with murder after she refused to eat for a month. Court argues there was insufficient evidence to prove she was attempting suicide .