Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 22
Act of a person of unsound mind
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BNS Section 22 deals with act of a person of unsound mind and replaces IPC 84.
Bare act text — BNS 22
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.
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What was BNS Section 22 in the IPC?
BNS Section 22 (Act of a person of unsound mind) replaces Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 84 is now BNS 22.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 17 — Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
- BNS 18 — Accident in doing a lawful act
- BNS 19 — Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
- BNS 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age
- BNS 21 — Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
- BNS 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- BNS 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
- BNS 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
- BNS 26 — Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit
- BNS 27 — Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian