Court Rules Trial Must Be Postponed Under CrPC & BNSS If Accused With Alzheimer's Is Incapable of Defending Himself: Kerala High Court

In a landmark judgment by the Kerala High Court, the procedures for assessing an accused's mental health under the Criminal Procedure Code have been clarified, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluations in cases involving individuals with potential mental disabilities. Case Summary: The case in question, Petitioner v. State of Kerala (2023), addresses critical issues regarding the procedures to be followed when an accused is suspected of having an unsound mind…