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Rape-Accused Cannot Plead Insanity Merely Because Locals Called Him “Mad”, Survivor’s & Doctor’s Evidence Crucial: Calcutta High Court

Rape-Accused Cannot Plead Insanity Merely Because Locals Called Him “Mad”, Survivor’s & Doctor’s Evidence Crucial: Calcutta High Court

5 Sept 2023

Mere Lack Of Motive In Absence Of Proof Of Legal Insanity Will Not Attract Exception Of Unsoundness Of Mind U/S 84 IPC: Kerala High Court

Mere Lack Of Motive In Absence Of Proof Of 'Legal Insanity' Will Not Attract Exception Of Unsoundness Of Mind U/S 84 IPC: Kerala High Court

19 Aug 2023

Accused Claiming Defence Of Unsound Mind U/S 84 IPC Not Expected To Prove His Insanity Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Accused Claiming Defence Of 'Unsound Mind' U/S 84 IPC Not Expected To Prove His Insanity Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Himachal Pradesh High Court

12 Aug 2023

Defences Burden To Prove Plea Of Insanity Is Only To Establish Preponderance Of Probability, Not Beyond All Manner Of Doubt: Rajasthan HC

Defence's Burden To Prove Plea Of Insanity Is Only To Establish Preponderance Of Probability, Not Beyond All Manner Of Doubt: Rajasthan HC

28 Jan 2022

US Supreme Court Upholds Abolition Of Insanity Defense By State Of Kansas [Read Judgment]

US Supreme Court Upholds Abolition Of Insanity Defense By State Of Kansas [Read Judgment]

27 March 2020