Q. The doctrine of "actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" relates to which principle of criminal law?

"एक्टस नॉन फैसिट रेम निसी मेन्स सिट री" का सिद्धांत आपराधिक कानून के किस सिद्धांत से संबंधित है?

A
Strict liability
सख्त देयता
B
Absolute liability
पूर्ण दायित्व
C
Mens rea
आपराधिक मनःस्थिति
D
Actus reus
एक्टस रीस

Explanation

This Latin maxim translates to “an act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind.” It underlines the essential requirement of mens rea (guilty mind) in criminal law to establish criminal liability, except in cases of strict or absolute liability.

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