The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 4 — General Exceptions

Section 84: 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 Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.