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Case Analysis: Dashrath Patra V. State Of Chhattisgarh, 2025




Navneet Pal, BCOM LLB, Invertis University Bareilly


ABSTRACT


When should the benefit of the doubt be given to the accused? Or are circumstances enough to prove the insanity of someone? How to evaluate the erratic behaviour of someone? What to prove in court: legal insanity or medical insanity, does legal insanity require a complete mental apprehension, or is it subject to certain parameters? . In the case of Dashrath Patra v. State of Chhattisgarh (2025) Supreme Court revolved around Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code 1850 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India1. A certain set of questions with uncertain answers that can only be addressed with an accurate comprehension of the case, and lets us understand the case analysis with precise findings.


Keywords: Unsoundness of mind, insanity defence, Reasonable doubt, Article 21, Burden of proof, section 84 of IPC.



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