Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.
Section history
Section 84 — Act of a person of unsound mind
As in force on 30 November 2008.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 30 November 2008 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 84]