Supreme Court of India

T.N. Lakshmaiah v. State of Karnataka

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Reported as [2001] SUPP. 4 S.C.R. 200
Decided 16 October 2001

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Penal Code, J 860 : Section 84-Plea o.f insanity_;.General exceptions-Scope of-Held, when aet committed by a person of unsound mind incapable of knowing the nature . of the act entire conduct of accused, from committing of offence till commence­ ment of Session Court's proceedings is relevant to ascertain whether plea raised was genuine, bonafide or after thought-The plea raised in the instant case is an qfter thought and bereft of any substance. Maxims: Maxim 'Actus nonfacit reum nisi mens sit rea ', meaning and applicabil­ ity o.f. The appellant was a Government servant living with his wife

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