CHAPTER III GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
Section 22: Act of a person of unsound mind.
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.
About The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.