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Which of the following incapacities, arising from unsoundness of mind, are recognised by Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code) as grounds for…

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Which of the following incapacities, arising from unsoundness of mind, are recognised by Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code) as grounds for exemption from criminal liability?
1. Incapacity to know the nature of the act
2. Incapacity to know that the act is wrong
3. Incapacity to know that the act is contrary to law
  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 1, 2 and 3
Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 84 IPC) exempts a person who, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act (1), or that he is doing what is either wrong (2) or contrary to law (3). Thus 1, 2 and 3 are all recognised.

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