357. If the accused, though not a person of unsound mind, cannot be made to understand the proceedings, the Court may proceed with the inquiry or trial; and, in the case of a Court other than a High Court, if such proceedings result in a conviction, the proceedings shall be forwarded to the High Court with a report of the circumstances of the case, and the High Court shall pass thereon such order as it thinks fit.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 351 Power to examine accused
Section 352 Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
Section 353 Accused person to be competent witness
Section 354 No influence to be used to induce disclosure
Section 355 Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases
Section 356 Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender
Section 357 Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
Section 358 Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence