The accused at the time of committing the act because of unsoundness of mind is incapable of knowing: (A) The nature of the act (B) That the act is wrong or contrary to law (C) That the act is unethical and wrong (D) That the act is morally wrong but not contrary to law
To claim the benefit of Section 84 of IPC, which of the above needs to be proved
Select the correct answer:

Correct option is B

To claim exemption under Section 84 IPC, the accused must prove incapacity to know the nature of the act or that what he was doing was wrong or contrary to law.
Information Booster:
· Section 84 IPC (22 BNS) embodies the M'Naghten Rules regarding the defense of insanity.
Additional Information:
· The burden of proof is on the accused to show he was suffering from legal insanity (not mere medical insanity).