Chapter VIII - RECIPROCAL 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 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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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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