For a defence of intoxication to escape criminal liability the degeneration of mental faculties ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

For a defence of intoxication, to escape criminal liability, the degeneration of mental faculties:

must be total

must be partial

both (a) & (b)

only (b) above is correct & (a) is incorrect.

- Option 1: Must be total

- This means the individual must have no capacity to understand their actions or know right from wrong due to intoxication.

- It's typically required for a complete defense in criminal law.

- Option 2: Must be partial

- Suggests that some comprehension or control is retained.

- Usually not sufficient for a defense in serious crimes.

- Option 3: Both (a) & (b)

- This is contradictory in context as (a) and (b) cannot both be correct.

- Option 4: Only (b) above is correct & (a) is incorrect

- Implies partial impairment is enough, which is generally not accepted in many jurisdictions.

- Correct Answer: Option 1: Must be total

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