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IPC Section 84. Act of a person of unsound mind


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 4
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
General Exceptions - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
- - -
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
- - Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
 

 
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