Principles1: Any person who interferes with the discharge of duties by a public servant is liable for punishment. Principles2: Nothing is an offence if the person who committed it was winnable to appreciate the consequences of his act, due to intoxication, provided such intoxication was administered against his will and without his consent. (NLS 1990) Facts: Krishna got drunk of his own volition and on his way back home he assaulted a policeman. He is prosecuted for intimidating a public servant. Is Mr. Krishna liable for punishment"?

Yes, Krishna is liable for punishment as he assaulted a policeman.

No, Krishna is not liable for punishment as he was drunk.

Yes, Krishna is liable for punishment as he got drunk of his own volition

Principles1: Any person who interferes with the discharge of duties by

1.	Principles1: Any person who interferes with the discharge of duties by a public servant is liable for punishment. Principles2: Nothing is an offence if the person who committed it was winnable to appreciate the consequences of his act, due to intoxication, provided such intoxication was administered against his will and without his consent. (NLS 1990) Facts: Krishna got drunk of his own volition and on his way back home he assaulted a policeman. He is prosecuted for intimidating a public servant. Is Mr. Krishna liable for punishment"?
A.	Yes, Krishna is liable for punishment as he assaulted a policeman.
B.	No, Krishna is not liable for punishment as he was drunk.
C.	Yes, Krishna is liable for punishment as he got drunk of his own volition
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

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