Chapter 27 – Provisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind

August 17, 2024

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Procedure in case of accused being person with mental illness.
Procedure in case of person with mental illness tried before Court.
Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial.
Resumption of inquiry or trial.
Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
Judgment of acquittal on ground of mental illness.
Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody.
Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge.
Procedure where prisoner with mental illness is reported capable of making his
defence.
Procedure where person with mental illness detained is declared fit to be released.
Delivery of person with mental liabilities to care of relative or friend.