Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
Which of the following case is an example of 'actus reus'?
Options:
Job of an executioner
Killing of an enemy soldier by an army man
both of the above
none of the above
Correct Answer:
none of the above
Explanation:
Therefore, one can say that actus reus is an act which is bad or prohibited, blameworthy or culpable. Now, there are certain unique situations when the act in itself may appear to be a criminal act, yet it cannot be termed as actus reus. An executioner's job is to hang (no actus reus) An army man kills as a part of his duty (no actus reus)