Section 86 IPC modifies the intoxication defence. Voluntary intoxication is
AA defence equivalent to insanity in all cases
BA complete defence
CNOT a defence; the accused is treated as having the knowledge he would have had if not intoxicated. Involuntary intoxication may negate intent if it deprives him of capacity to know nature/wrongness
DA defence only on weekdays
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. NOT a defence; the accused is treated as having the knowledge he would have had if not intoxicated. Involuntary intoxication may negate intent if it deprives him of capacity to know nature/wrongness
Voluntary intoxication does not excuse — s86 imputes knowledge as if sober. Involuntary intoxication (s85 mirror) is treated like insanity: if it destroys capacity to know nature/wrongness, no offence is committed.
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