The High Court of Chhattisgarh, while acquitting a man accused of murdering his father and grandmother, has held that to claim the benefit of Section 22 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which is equivalent to Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the crucial consideration is the accused’s behaviour preceding, during, and
Sec 22 BNS | Accused’s Conduct Before, During, and After Crime is Crucial for Insanity Plea: Chhattisgarh HC
