BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 373 — Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
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.
Nearby sections
- 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.
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