BNSS Section 373: Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 27: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
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¶373. Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whether he committed the act or not.
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Replaces CrPC 334. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 367. Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind
- 368. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court
- 369. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial
- 370. Resumption of inquiry or trial
- 371. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
- 372. When accused appears to have been of sound mind
- 374. Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody
- 375. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge
- 376. Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence
- 377. Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released
- 378. Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend