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Section 251 — Acquittal on ground of unsound mind

As in force on 1 June 2021.

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  1. 2 January 2011 Enacted
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  4. 31 December 2021 Revised edition
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251.Acquittal on ground of unsound mind

If an accused is acquitted by operation of section 84 of the Penal Code, the finding must state specifically whether he committed the act or not.