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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Histrocial background of insanity defence
Authors
H Priyadarshini, P M Krishnadhareeni
Abstract
Every commission and omission of act which is
contrary is made punishable under penal laws. In every offensive act the mens
rea and actus reus is necessary element. But the person who are unsound mind, did
not posses such mens rea because they lack such cognitive behaviour to
determine what he is doing. The Mc. Naughten rules, the irresistible impulse
test, the Durham test and several reforms are responsible for development
defence of insanity in laws. These rules and laws are responsible for
development of insanity laws.
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Pages:122-126
How to cite this article:
H Priyadarshini, P M Krishnadhareeni "Histrocial background of insanity defence". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 122-126
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