22. 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.
BNS Section 22: Act of a person of unsound mind
Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with act of a person of unsound mind. It replaces IPC 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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Text of BNS Section 22
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 84: Act of a person of unsound mind
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