J U D G M E N T

INDEX TO THE JUDGMENT

FACTUAL BACKGROUND...................................................................2

SUBMISSIONS BEFORE THE COURT..............................................4

ANALYSIS & FINDINGS ......................................................................7

Unsoundness of Mind vs. Mental Retardation.........................................8

Relevance under the Indian Penal Code......................................................9

Relevance under the Code of Criminal Procedure...................................10

Procedural Safeguards under Chapter XXV of Cr.P.C. ........................10

Section 328 of Cr.P.C. – Inquiry Into Mental Condition at Pre-Trial Stage................................................................................................................14

Section 329 of Cr.P.C. – Procedure When Unsoundness Is Discovered During the Course of Trial ..........................................................................16

Section 330 of Cr.P.C. – Release of Person of Unsound Mind..............17

Section 331 of Cr.P.C. – Resumption of Inquiry or Trial .......................20

Procedure under Chapter XXV – Mandatory in Nature...