Question

Defence of insanity under Section 84 of IPC requires

• A. Unsoundness of mind of any kind
• B. Legal insanity
• C. Medical insanity
• D. Moral insanity

Hint:

Insanity defence (Sec. 84) = legal, not medical.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Section 84 IPC requires legal insanity, where the accused is incapable of understanding the nature or wrongfulness of their act.
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