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1

Under Section 22 BNS, which condition must be satisfied for the defence of unsoundness of mind to succeed?

A

The accused must have been medically certified insane
B

The accused must have been incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law
C

The accused must prove long-term psychiatric treatment
D

The accused must not remember the act afterward

2

Which landmark Supreme Court case laid down the classic test for criminal irresponsibility due to insanity followed in India?

A

Dahyabhai Chhaganbhai Thakkar v. State of Gujarat
B

K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
C

State of Rajasthan v. Shera Ram
D

Bapu v. State of Rajasthan

3

Assertion (A): Legal insanity is different from medical insanity. Reason (R): Every person suffering from mental illness is exempt from criminal liability.

A

A is true but R is false
B

A is false but R is true
C

Both A and R are true
D

Both A and R are false

4

In State of Rajasthan v. Shera Ram, the Supreme Court emphasised that the crucial point of time for determining insanity is:

A

At the time of arrest
B

At the time of trial
C

At the time of commission of the offence
D

At the time of medical examination

5

Section 23 BNS provides immunity when intoxication is:

A

Voluntarily consumed but excessive
B

Caused by another person without knowledge
C

Self‑induced for courage
D

Due to habitual alcoholism

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