What is the meaning of the legal maxim '

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

What is the meaning of the legal maxim 'Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea'?

Options:

There must be an act/conduct prohibited by law

There must be a mental element

The illegal act must be accompanied with a guilty mind

Any act or conduct cannot be illegal till the time it is proved to be wrong the court of law.

Correct Answer:

The illegal act must be accompanied with a guilty mind

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → The illegal act must be accompanied with a guilty mind