Penal Code · s 86

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s 86Effect of defence of intoxication when established

(1)

Where the defence under section 85(2) is established, then in a case f a h g under paragraph (a) the@

the accused per=

U h e acquitted, and in a case falling under paragraph (b) thereof, the provisions of section 84 and of sections 319 and 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code

(Chapter 7) apply.

(2)

Intoxication shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining whether the person charged had formed any intention, specific or otherwise, in the absence of which he would not be guilty of the offence.

(3)

For the purpose of this and section 85, "intoxication" is deemed to include a state produced by narcotics or drugs.