Question

Which of the following is correct:?

• A. the burden of proof that the accused was not insane at the time of commission of offence is on the prosecution
• B. the burden of proving that the accused was insane at the time of commission of offence is on the accused
• C. there is a rebuttable presumption of fact that accused was insane at the time of commission of the offence
• D. it is a matter of inference to be drawn by the court on the facts proved by the prosecution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B):the burden of proving that the accused was insane at the time of commission of offence is on the accused.