Chapter VIIIRECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY (From Section 111 to Section 124 )
Detention after acquittal for unsoundness of mind: court must order safe custody or delivery with safeguards. If a trial finds the accused committed the act but lacked capacity due to unsoundness of mind, the Magistrate or Court must order detention in safe ... Summary
Detention after acquittal for unsoundness of mind: court must order safe custody or delivery with safeguards.
If a trial finds the accused committed the act but lacked capacity due to unsoundness of mind, the Magistrate or Court must order detention in safe custody or delivery to a relative or friend; detention in a public mental health establishment must follow Mental Healthcare Act rules; delivery requires the relative's application and security that the person will be cared for, prevented from causing harm, and produced for inspection; the Magistrate or Court must report the action to the State Government.
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