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

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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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.

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Explanation:

- The defence of intoxication can limit criminal liability if the intoxication affects the mental state required for the crime.

- Option 1: Must be total - Intoxication needs to completely impair the ability to understand or control actions. This applies primarily to specific intent crimes.

- Option 2: Must be partial - This suggests that even partial impairment could be a defence, but it's less likely to be successful for serious crimes.

- Option 3: Both (a) & (b) - This implies either option could apply, though legal standards typically require total impairment.

- Option 4: Only (b) above is correct & (a) is incorrect - Focuses on partial impairment, which generally isn't sufficient for a defence.

The correct option is Option 1: Must be total.