For unsoundness of mind the impairment of the cognitive faculty of mind to escape criminal liability...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

For unsoundness of mind, the impairment of the cognitive faculty of mind to escape criminal liability:

must be total

must be partial

both (a) & (b)

none of the above.

- Option 1: Must be total

- For criminal liability, the cognitive impairment must completely hinder understanding the nature of the act or knowing it was wrong.

- Without total impairment, the individual might still be held liable.

- Correct Answer

- Option 2: Must be partial

- Partial impairment doesn't usually exclude criminal liability as it suggests some understanding remains.

- Option 3: Both (a) & (b)

- This option is incorrect. Total impairment is necessary for exemption.

- Option 4: None of the above

- As the impairment must be total, this option is incorrect.

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