Is it required to prove the defense of an unsound mind beyond reasonable doubt?
The level of insanity should be such that the perpetrator is incapable of understanding the nature of the conduct. The fact that the person has a mental condition does not, by itself, establish that he is mad. According to Indian law, Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which is based on “McNaughten’s Rule,” …
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