BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind.
Replaces IPC Section 84.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.
Nearby sections
- 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
- 20 Act of a child under seven years of age.
- 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
- 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
- 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
- 25 Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
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