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Which Section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the defence of involuntary intoxication ?

Section 23 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 85 IPC) protects a person who, at the time of the act, is by reason of intoxication incapable of knowing…

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Which Section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the defence of involuntary intoxication ?

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Section 23 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 85 IPC) protects a person who, at the time of the act, is by reason of intoxication incapable of knowing its nature or that it is wrong or contrary to law, provided the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.

Section 22 deals with unsoundness of mind, section 24 with voluntary intoxication where a particular intent or knowledge is needed, and section 25 with acts not intended to cause death done by consent.

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