Delhi Judicial Services 2006

For a defence of intoxication, to escape Cr. liability the intoxication

Verified Answer
A. Administered against his will or knowledge
B. Shall not be self administered
C. Can be self administered
D. All of the above

Explanation:

Section 85 of the Indian Penal Code provides a defense for involuntary intoxication. It states that an act is not an offence if done by a person incapable of knowing the nature of the act due to intoxication, provided 'the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will'.