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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intoxication where an offence requires…

Section 24 attributes the knowledge the person would have had while sober, unless the intoxicant was administered without their knowledge or against their will. Proof of any…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intoxication where an offence requires particular knowledge or intent?

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Section 24 attributes the knowledge the person would have had while sober, unless the intoxicant was administered without their knowledge or against their will. Proof of any required intent remains a separate issue.

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Option A

Section 22 concerns incapacity due to unsoundness of mind.

Option B

Section 23 concerns incapacity due to intoxication administered without knowledge or against the person’s will.

Option C

Section 24 deals with the required knowledge or intent and provides the rule for attributing knowledge despite intoxication.

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Section 25 concerns harm by consent where death or grievous hurt is neither intended nor known to be likely.

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