Criminal Responsibility of Mentally Ill

Answer: [A] 84, IPC

Explanation: McNaghten Rules define the criminal responsibility of mentally ill. According to Section 84, Indian Penal Code, 1860 states that “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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