Section 22 Earlier IPC 84
Act of a person of unsound mind
Chapter 3: General exceptions
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harmIPC 81
- 20Act of a child under seven years of ageIPC 82
- 21Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understandingIPC 83
- 23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his willIPC 85
- 24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicatedIPC 86
- 25Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consentIPC 87