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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 embodies the cognitive incapacity test associated…

Section 22 reflects the M’Naghten cognitive test. It asks whether unsoundness of mind at the time of acting made the person incapable of knowing the nature of the act or…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 embodies the cognitive incapacity test associated with the M’Naghten rules?

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Section 22 reflects the M’Naghten cognitive test. It asks whether unsoundness of mind at the time of acting made the person incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law.

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

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Section 22 states the relevant test for incapacity due to unsoundness of mind.

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

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Section 24 addresses intoxication when an offence requires particular knowledge or intent.

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