BNS 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

22. 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.
Act  of  a  person  incapable  of  judgment  by  reason  of  intoxication
caused against his will.

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