[Solved] Point out incorrect response. Indian law relating to drunkenness as defence may be summed up in the following propositions :

Q.	Point out incorrect response. Indian law relating to drunkenness as defence may be summed up in the following propositions :
A.	Voluntary drunkenness is no excuse for a crime which requires the mere presence of “knowledge” as distinct from intention.
B.	Voluntary drunkenness is an excuse only as regards “intention”.
C.	Where actual knowledge exists it gives rise to an inference of presumed intention so as to make voluntary drunkenness an excuse.
D.	Involuntary drunkenness is an excuse.
Answer» C. Where actual knowledge exists it gives rise to an inference of presumed intention so as to make voluntary drunkenness an excuse.

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