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FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY ~Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of Law and Psychiatric practice, which deals with issues like criminal responsibility and civil responsibility. ~Forensic psychiatrists assess individuals involved in legal proceedings, such as criminals, victims and witnesses, and determine their mental condition, competence and responsibility. They often testify in court cases related to mental health problems. CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY ~According to Section 84 (Indian Penal Code 1860) no crime is a crime