obligatory on the Court holding an inquiry or a trial, if it has reasons to believe that the accused in the case is of unsound mind and in consequence is incapable of making his defence, to first hold an inquiry into the facts of such unsoundness of mind of the accused and for that purpose to get the accused examined by the Civil Surgeon of the district or by such other Medical Officer as the Provincial Government may direct and then record the result of such examination in writing. Pending inquiry into the unsoundness of mind of the accused the trial before the Court is to remain suspended. If as a result of the inquiry into the unsoundness of mind of the accused, it is found that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence the trial or inquiry has to be adjourned until such time the accused regains from his mental illness. While adjourning the trial or inquiry the Court has discretion either to enlarge him on bail or commit him in the safe custody as in the opinion of the Court may be necessary and report the matter to Provincial Government. The trial or inquiry so postponed could be resumed at any time by the Court if it is found that the accused is now in a position to make his defence in the case. However, if upon resumption of inquiry the accused once again is found to be incapable of making his defence, the inquiry and trial is again to be adjourned for such period the accused again recovers from his illness. Apart from obligation of the Court to hold an inquiry into the fact of unsoundness of the mind of the accused in the above-stated circumstances, the combined effect of sections 469 and 470, Cr.P.C. is that the Court shall also hold an inquiry, if it appears from the evidence produced before it, or if it has reasons to believe that the accused was incapable of understanding the nature of offence at the time he committed it for reasons of unsoundness of mind, into the fact of unsoundness of the mind of the accused at the time he committed the offence. If the Court reaches the conclusion after holding such inquiry, that the accused was incapable of understanding the nature of act constituting the offence for reasons of unsoundness of mind, the accused will be acquitted, but the Court shall give a specific finding whether he committed the act or not. The above finding by the Court is necessary as further action against the accused upon his acquittal in the case is to be taken by the Court under sections 471, 474 and 475, Cr.P.C..... " In Fauqual Bashar v. The State12, this Court examined the procedure laid down in sections 464 and 465, Cr.P.C. In this case, leave was granted by this Court in following terms:"Brother of the accused, who is facing trial on the charge of murder in the trial court, made an application in the trial court raising plea that his brother is mentally deranged and is unable to understand the nature of the proceedings. Application was dismissed and in the High Court revision application was filed which also has been dismissed. Learned counsel for the petitioner has filed documents which show that the accused remained in the mental hospital for treatment. Plea is rejected by the two Courts below on the ground that the accused does not claim to be insane and refuses to go for medical examination on the ground that he is normal. Question arises

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