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Intoxication as a Defence
The Indian Penal Code recognizes the involuntary intoxication defence and its potential applicability to cases in which the defendant's criminal behaviour is believed to be associated with alcohol or drugs use. Rulings and laws concerning such a defence are generally based on beliefs held by the Indian public and criminal justice system about the behavioural effects of alcohol.