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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the exception for unsoundness of mind…

Section 22 applies where unsoundness of mind at the time of the act makes the person incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it is wrong or contrary to law.

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the exception for unsoundness of mind associated with the M’Naghten rules?

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Section 22 applies where unsoundness of mind at the time of the act makes the person incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it is wrong or contrary to law.

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Section 21 concerns a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity.

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Section 22 concerns legally relevant incapacity due to unsoundness of mind at the time of the act.

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Section 23 concerns qualifying intoxication administered without knowledge or against the person’s will.

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Section 24 addresses intoxication where a particular intent or knowledge is required.

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