372. When the accused appears to be of sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate is satisfied from the evidence given before him that there is reason to believe that the accused committed an act, which, if he had been of sound mind, would have been an offence, and that he was, at the time when the act was committed, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the Magistrate shall proceed with the case, and, if the accused ought to be tried by the Court of Session, commit him for trial before the Court of Session.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 371 Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
Section 372 When accused appears to have been of sound mind
Section 373 Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
Section 374 Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody
Section 375 Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge
Section 376 Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence
Section 377 Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released
Section 378 Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend