Section 23 Earlier IPC 85
Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
Chapter 3: General exceptions
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 20Act of a child under seven years of ageIPC 82
- 21Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understandingIPC 83
- 22Act of a person of unsound mindIPC 84
- 24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicatedIPC 86
- 25Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consentIPC 87
- 26Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefitIPC 88