Section 24 Earlier IPC 86
Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
Chapter 3: General exceptions
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.
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
- 21Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understandingIPC 83
- 22Act of a person of unsound mindIPC 84
- 23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his willIPC 85
- 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
- 27Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardianIPC 89