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Defence of insanity under Section 84 of IPC requires
Defence of insanity under Section 84 of IPC requires
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Insanity defence (Sec. 84) = legal, not medical.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
- Unsoundness of mind of any kind
- Legal insanity
- Medical insanity
- Moral insanity
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The Correct Option is B
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Section 84 IPC requires legal insanity, where the accused is incapable of understanding the nature or wrongfulness of their act.
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