Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

What is the meaning of the legal Maxim 'Ignorantia Facti Excusat- Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat'

Options:

Ignorance of law is an excuse

Ignorance of law of fact is not an excuse

Ignorance of fact is an excuse but ignorance of law is not an excuse

Ignorance of fact is not an excuse

Correct Answer:

Ignorance of fact is an excuse but ignorance of law is not an excuse

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Ignorance of fact is an excuse but ignorance of law is not an excuse