Quick Navigation
Section 23 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
23. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 196: Promoting Enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
- Section 263: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
- Section 349: Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark
- Section 21: Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
- Section 242: False Personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Related Acts
* Only for reference.