Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Secs. 328, 329 & 331–Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 302–Opinion of Medical Board that the accused was suffering from schizophrenia–Special opinion upto the effect that though his condition was such that he was capable of taking care of himself and would not cause any threat to himself and others but he was not capable of understanding the judicial process–Conclusion of trial without complying the provisions of Secs. 328, 329 & 331–Entire trial is vitiated for this serious lacunae–Impugned judgment set aside and matter remanded back for deciding in accordance with law.
