Q. If acts no fact reum nisi means sit rea is a cardinal principle of criminal law, then which oneof the following statements correctly reflects the above principle? (Solved)
1. Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime without means re
2. Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea
3. To constitute a crime there must be actus rues and mens rea
4. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.
- d. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.