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.
IPC Section 84 in BNS: Section 22
Act of a person of unsound mind
Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act of a person of unsound mind) corresponds to Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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