Jose v. Sub Inspector of Police, (2025) 8 KCD 64 : 2025 KER 57810

Jose v. Sub Inspector of Police, (2025) 8 KCD 64 : 2025 KER 57810

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Sections 329, 331, 332 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 – Section 105 - Constitution of India – Article 227 - Criminal Trial – Insanity – Capacity to make defence – Resumption of Inquiry/Trial after postponement due to unsoundness of mind – Procedure to be adopted by Trial Court when accused is reported fit for trial – Role of medical reports and cross-examination – Distinction between Sections 329 Cr.P.C. and Section 105 of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.