BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
Replaces IPC Section 85.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, or contrary to law; provided that the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.
Nearby sections
- 20 Act of a child under seven years of age.
- 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
- 22 Act of a person of unsound mind.
- 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
- 25 Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
- 26 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit.
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