Provisions as to Accused Persons with Mental Illness
मानसिक रोग से ग्रस्त अभियुक्तों के संबंध में प्रावधान
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Last updated Aug 8, 2025
📘 Bill Name
Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
🔢 Chapter Number
28
🌐 Title (EN)
Provisions as to Accused Persons with Mental Illness
🌍 Title (HI)
मानसिक रोग से ग्रस्त अभियुक्तों के संबंध में प्रावधान
📄 Sections
28
📝 Overview (EN)
Clauses 379–406: Assessment of mental illness, capacity to stand trial, treatment and safe custody,...
🌐 Overview (HI)
धारा 379–406: मानसिक रोग का आकलन, विचारण हेतु क्षमता, उपचार व सुरक्षित अभिरक्षा, विचारण स्थगन/पुनरार...
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Chapter XXVIII – Accused with Mental Illness | BNSS 2023
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Procedures for accused persons with mental illness including assessment, custody and trial managemen...
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BNSS Chapter 28, mental illness, capacity to stand trial, unsoundness, treatment, custody
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📜 What is Provisions as to Accused Persons with Mental Illness?
Clauses 379–406: Assessment of mental illness, capacity to stand trial, treatment and safe custody, trial suspension/resumption, findings of unsoundness, and post-verdict care and release protocols.
धारा 379–406: मानसिक रोग का आकलन, विचारण हेतु क्षमता, उपचार व सुरक्षित अभिरक्षा, विचारण स्थगन/पुनरारंभ, उन्माद संबंधी निष्कर्ष तथा निर्णय उपरांत देखभाल/रिहाई प्रोटोकॉल।
📄 Sections in Provisions as to Accused Persons with Mental Illness
| # | Section Title |
|---|---|
| 379 | Accused to be Examined for Mental Illness |
| 380 | Report of Medical Officer |
| 381 | Procedure if Accused is of Unsound Mind |
| 382 | Release of Accused on Bail if Unsound Mind |
| 383 | Order for Care and Custody |
| 384 | Resumption of Trial |
| 385 | Special Provisions for Dangerous Persons of Unsound Mind |
| 386 | Appeal Against Finding of Unsound Mind |
| 387 | Treatment of Accused During Trial |
| 388 | Transfer to Mental Health Facility |
| 389 | Periodic Review of Mental Condition |
| 390 | Discharge of Accused After Recovery |
| 391 | Provision for Civil Liabilities |
| 392 | Expenses of Maintenance |
| 393 | Power of Government to Remove Person |
| 394 | Provisions as to Appeals in Mental Illness Cases |
| 395 | Power to Make Rules |
| 396 | Savings |
| 397 | Application of Mental Healthcare Act |
| 398 | Interpretation |
| 399 | Repeal of Inconsistent Laws |
| 400 | Non-application to Minors |
| 401 | Power to Make Regulations |
| 402 | Application to Pending Cases |
| 403 | Rights of Accused with Mental Illness |
| 404 | Confidentiality of Medical Records |
| 405 | Protection Against Discrimination |
| 406 | Miscellaneous Provisions |