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A' sacrificed his son before his Goddess who according to him appealed him in dreams and asked for the sacrifice. On being charged for murder he set up the plea of unsoundness of mind. Can his plea be sustained?

A. No, because he knew that what he did was wrong and contrary to law

B. No, because he knew the nature of what he did or what he did was wrong, or contrary to law

C. Yes, because he was insane in as much as he had no sense of reality

D. Yes, because he was innocent and he had done what he was asked to do by his Goddess

Answer: Option B


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