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| (1) Whenever an accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence the court, if the case is one in which bail may be taken, may release him on sufficient security being given that he shall be properly taken care of and shall be prevented from doing injury to himself or to any other person and for his appearance when required before the court or such officer as the court appoints in this behalf. |
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| (2) If the case is one in which bail may not be taken or if sufficient security is not given, the court shall report the case to the Minister and the Minister may by writing under the hand of the Secretary to the Ministry order the accused to be confined in a mental hospital or other suitable place-of safe custody and the court shall give effect to such order. |
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