Multiple choice

Defence of insanity under Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code requires:

  1. unsoundness of mind of any kind

  2. legal Insanity

  3. medical insanity

  4. moral insanity
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Explanation

Section 84 of the IPC deals with the defense of 'unsoundness of mind' - it requires that the person was incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law at the time of the act. The key requirement is 'unsoundness of mind' coupled with cognitive incapacity. This is broader than medical insanity and is a legal test focusing on cognitive capacity. Option A 'unsoundness of mind of any kind' captures this requirement. Options B, C, and D represent narrower or different concepts not specified in Section 84.

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