BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
Replaces IPC Section 86.
In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the act in a state of intoxication shall be liable to be dealt with as if he had the same knowledge as he would have had if he had not been intoxicated, unless the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.
Nearby sections
- 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
- 22 Act of a person of unsound mind.
- 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
- 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.
- 27 Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian.
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