179. The accused ravished a girl of 13 years in furtherance of the act of rape placed his hand upon her mouth thereby causing death by suffocation. The sole defence was a plea of drunkenness.

By Admin / October 4, 2025

A. Accused is entitled to the benefit of Sec. 85 because drunkenness is excuse in every case.

B. Accused is entitled to the benefit of Sec. 85.

C. Accused is not entitled to the benefit of Sec. 85.

D. Cannot say.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

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