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 But if the offender was somewhat able to discern right from wrong or somewhat able to direct himself, he shall be punished for the offence, but the court may punish him more lightly in any degree than that prescribed by the law for such offence.

Intoxication due to consumption of liquor or other intoxicant cannot be raised as an excuse according to section 65, save where such intoxication occurred as a result of consuming something without knowing that it would cause intoxication or consuming it against one's will and the offence was committed whilst unable to discern right from wrong or unable to direct oneself, in which case the offender shall then be exempted from the punishment for the offence. But if the offender was somewhat able to discern right from wrong or somewhat able to direct himself, the court may punish him more lightly in any degree than that prescribed by the law for such offence.

Whoever commits an offence out of necessity—

because of being under direction or power which cannot be avoided or resisted; or

in order to prevent himself or another person from a danger which is imminent and cannot be avoided otherwise, when he is not at fault of causing such a danger;