BNSS: Chapter 27: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind

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1. Section 367. Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind
2. Section 368. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court
3. Section 369. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial
4. Section 370. Resumption of inquiry or trial
5. Section 371. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
6. Section 372. When accused appears to have been of sound mind
7. Section 373. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
8. Section 374. Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody
9. Section 375. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge
10. Section 376. Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence
11. Section 377. Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released
12. Section 378. Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend

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