Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 334BNSS 373
Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
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Under Section 373 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 373
373. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.—Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whether he committed the act or not.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 334 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 334 (Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind) corresponds to Section 373 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 334 and BNSS 373?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 373 in a pleading?
Under Section 373 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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- CrPC 332 → BNSS 371 — Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
- CrPC 333 → BNSS 372 — When accused appears to have been of sound mind
- CrPC 335 → BNSS 374 — Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody
- CrPC 336 → BNSS 375 — Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge
- CrPC 337 → BNSS 376 — Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence
- CrPC 338 → BNSS 377 — Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released
- CrPC 339 → BNSS 378 — Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend