The burden of proving the offence is always on the prosecution, the prosecution has to prove the offense beyond reasonable … More
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Insanity as a Defense under IPC – 9
Section 85.1 Voluntary Drunkenness- when an excuse – Nevertheless voluntary drunkenness is a factor which has to be taken into … More
Insanity under IPC – 7
Section 84.15 Sentencing- Battered woman syndrome- The accused woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter on an indictment for murder. She was … More
Insanity as a Defense under IPC – 6
Section 84.7 Epilepsy, Epileptic Fits and Section 84- Epilepsy usually occurs from early infancy, though it may occur at any … More
Insanity as a Defense under IPC 3
SECTION 84.2 Legal insanity vis-à-vis Medical Insanity- A distinction is to be made between legal insanity and medical insanity. A … More
Insanity as a Defense under IPC – 2
SECTION 84 of the Indian Penal Code – Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at … More
Insanity as a Defense
Laws are enacted to impose liability on individuals for the commission of acts/omissions. For the recognition of infringed responsibility towards … More
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