BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 372 — When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
Replaces CrPC Section 333.
When the accused appears to be of sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate is satisfied from the evidence given before him that there is reason to believe that the accused committed an act, which, if he had been of sound mind, would have been an offence, and that he was, at the time when the act was committed, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the Magistrate shall proceed with the case, and, if the accused ought to be tried by the Court of Session, commit him for trial before the Court of Session.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 373 Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of 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.
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