Give the correct response An intoxicated person is exonerated from liability of his acts provid...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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Give the correct response : An intoxicated person is exonerated from liability of his acts provided

That the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.

That at the time of doing it he was in such state of intoxication that he was unable to know the nature of his acts.

Both (a) and (b).

None of the above.

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Explanation:

- Option 1: An intoxicated person may be exonerated if the intoxicating substance was administered without their knowledge or against their will. This addresses scenarios where the person didn't voluntarily consume the substance, negating their intent.

- Option 2: An individual can also be exonerated if, during the intoxication, they couldn't comprehend the nature of their actions. This highlights a lack of awareness due to intoxication.

- Option 3: Both (a) and (b) apply here, covering both involuntary consumption and the inability to understand one’s actions due to intoxication.

- Option 4: This option is incorrect as at least one of the above statements can exonerate an intoxicated person.

The correct answer is: Option 3: Both (a) and (b).