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Principle Nothing is an offence done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act or what he is doing is wrong or contrary to law.

Facts A received divine orders in his sleep to sacrifice his 3 yr old child He carries out the order and kills his son. Decide

A)  A is to be punished for murder

B)  A can plead unsoundness of mind as defense and he should not be charged for murder

C)  A is not guilty of any offence as it was the order of God

D)  None of the above