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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 206: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
- Section 165: Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- Section 40: Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
- Section 21: Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
- Section 233: Using evidence known to be false
Related Acts
- Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 2023
- Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers Cadre) Act, 2019
- Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
- Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Act, 2018
- Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
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