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Which of the following is not correct?

A. A person made non compos mentis by illness is exempted from criminal liability, if the act was committed under the influence of his mental disorder

B. The intoxication, in order to be available as defence must be of that degree and extent as renders the accused practically an automation

C. Voluntary drunkenness in an excuse for knowledge

D. Except murder and offences punishable with death, compulsion is an excusable defence, if the act is done under the fear of instant death

Answer: Option C


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