MCQ – 83682

Under which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the M’Naghten Rule, used for the legal insanity defense, codified?

Correct Answer » C Explanation

– M’Naghten Rule is a legal test for criminal responsibility in insanity claims.
– In Indian law, this is under Section 84 of the BNS.
– It provides immunity if, at the crime’s time, the person was of unsound mind, causing either:
– Unawareness of the act’s nature, or
– Ignorance that the act was wrong or illegal.

Incorrect Options:
– A. BNSS 84 – CrPC relates to procedure, not crime definitions.
– B. BNSS 48 – No link to legal insanity.
– D. BNS 48 – Unrelated to mental health or criminal responsibility.