Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Chapter 26

General Provisions as to Inquiries & Trials

Section 357Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.

Description

If the accused, though not a person of unsound mind, cannot be made to understand the proceedings, the Court may proceed with the inquiry or trial; and, in the case of a Court other than a High Court, if such proceedings result in a conviction, the proceedings shall be forwarded to the High Court with a report of the circumstances of the case, and the High Court shall pass thereon such order as it thinks fit.

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This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 26 (General Provisions as to Inquiries & Trials). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.