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Oct 23, 20201 min
What we should read ?
MENS REA IN STATUTORY OFFENCES
CONCEPT OF MENSREA
WHAT IS STATUTORY OFFENCE ?
MENSREA INTRODUCED INTO STATUTORY OFFENCES BY CONSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES ON MENSREA FOR STATUTORY OFFENCES
MAXIM : ACTUS NON FACIT REUM NISI MENS SIT REA
PRESUMPTION REQUIRING MENS REA
VERY IMPORTANT CASE # STATE OF MAHARASHTRA V. M.H. GEORGE
PRESUMPTION USED IN STATUTORY OFFENCES – AN EXCEPTION TO THE EXCEPTION
APPLICATION OF MAXIM ACTUS NON FACIT REUM NISI MENS SIT REA IN MODERN STATUTES
HOW MENSREA IS EXCLUDED IN MODERN STATUTES AND EVEN IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF IPC
Refer module 1.3 IPC Lawxpertsmv notes - for Lawxpertsmv subscribers.
Day 3 Model Questions
Dear Aspirants if you have done with the topic of today kindly check your understanding with a previous year UPSC Question given below.
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QUESTION : 10 MARKS : ASKED IN 2016 MAINS
“In determing the quantum of criminal liability, the law takes into account the motive, magnitude and character of the offender.” Examine this statement in the light of absence of mens rea in statutory offences.