Tag: mental capacity

CRIMINAL LAW

Section 23 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Acts Committed Under Involuntary Intoxication

Section 23 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, presents a sophisticated outlook on criminal liability with regard to intoxication. Distinguishing between voluntary and involuntary intoxication, the legislation ensures that people are held accountable in a fair manner, bearing in mind their state of mind and the situation causing them to become impaired.

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CRIMINAL LAW

Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Assessing Criminal Responsibility in Children Aged Seven to Twelve

Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is a balanced approach to juvenile justice, balancing the requirement of accountability with the understanding of a child’s stage of development. It provides for the assessment of children aged seven to twelve years on an individual basis to ascertain their criminal responsibility, ensuring a just and equitable legal process.

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