https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42553 When a magistrate suspects an accused of unsoundness of mind and incapacity to defend, the magistrate must obtain medical examination, refer confirmed cases to a government psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (with right of appeal to a Medical Board), and determine whether incapacity precludes defence. If no prima facie case exists, the magistrate shall discharge and deal with the accused under section 369; if a prima facie case exists, proceedings are postponed for the treatment period recommended and the accused is dealt with under section 369; intellectual disability causing incapacity requires closure of the inquiry and measures under section 369. en-us Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:11:48 +0530 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:11:48 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42553 When a magistrate suspects an accused of unsoundness of mind and incapacity to defend, the magistrate must obtain medical examination, refer confirmed cases to a government psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (with right of appeal to a Medical Board), and determine whether incapacity precludes defence. If no prima facie case exists, the magistrate shall discharge and deal with the accused under section 369; if a prima facie case exists, proceedings are postponed for the treatment period recommended and the accused is dealt with under section 369; intellectual disability causing incapacity requires closure of the inquiry and measures under section 369. Act-Rules Bharatiya Nyaya Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:11:48 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42553