# 333 When accused appears to have been of sound mind
When the accused appears to be of sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate is satisfied from the evidence given before him that there is reason to believe that the accused committed an act, which, if he had been of sound mind, would have been an offence, and that he was, at the time when the act was committed, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the Magistrate shall proceed with the case, and, if the accused ought to be tried by the Court of Session, commit him for trial before the Court of Session.
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PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
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Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court330
Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial331
Resumption of inquiry or trial332
Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court334
Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind335
Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody336
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