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Section 22 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
22. Act of a person of unsound mind.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 347: Counterfeiting a property mark
- Section 76: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
- Section 68: Sexual intercourse by a person in authority
- Section 256: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 332: House-trespass in order to commit offence
Related Acts
- National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Act, 2018
- National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
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