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    Under the Criminal Procedure Code, legal protection has been provided to an accused who is of unsound mind. The provision finds a place in
    Question

    Under the Criminal Procedure Code, legal protection has been provided to an accused who is of unsound mind. The provision finds a place in

    A.

    Section 328

    B.

    Section 331

    C.

    Section 334

    D.

    All of the above

    Correct option is D


    Sections 328, 331, and 334 of the Cr.P.C. collectively provide legal protection to an accused who is of unsound mind. These Sections deal with the procedures to be followed when the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making their defense during a trial.
    Information Booster The Cr.P.C. provides specific procedures for cases where the accused is mentally incapacitated. These provisions ensure that an accused who cannot understand the nature of the proceedings against them is treated fairly and is not subjected to a trial without the capacity to defend themselves.
    Additional Knowledge
    · Section 328 Cr.P.C.: Deals with the procedure when the accused appears to be of unsound mind.
    · Section 331 Cr.P.C.: Discusses postponement of the trial if the accused is of unsound mind.
    · Section 334 Cr.P.C.: Provides for the disposal of the case of an accused who becomes of sound mind during the trial.

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