Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released
Chapter 27: Provisions as to accused persons of unsound mind
(1) If a person is detained under the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 369, or section 374, and such Inspector- General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be released without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person, the State Government may thereupon order him to be released, or to be detained in custody, or to be transferred to a public mental health establishment if he has not been already sent to such establishment; and, in case it orders him to be transferred to a public mental health establishment, may appoint a Commission, consisting of a Judicial and two medical officers.
(2) Such Commission shall make a formal inquiry into the state of mind of such person, take such evidence as is necessary, and shall report to the State Government, which may order his release or detention as it thinks fit.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 372When accused appears to have been of sound mindCrPC 333
- 373Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mindCrPC 334
- 374Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custodyCrPC 335
- 375Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to dischargeCrPC 336
- 376Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defenceCrPC 337
- 378Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friendCrPC 339